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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL

PERSONNEL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

FOURTH EDITION 2019

PERSONNEL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 4TH Edition

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Adoption of the Standards of the Annexes to the Chicago Convention of ICAO under Rule 81 and approved

for publication by the Director General, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal under Rule 82 of the Civil Aviation

Rules, 2058 BS. (2002 CE).

First Edition 2009

Second Edition 2010

Third Edition 2016

Fourth Edition 2019

This manual is available at:

Licensing and Examination Division, Flight Safety Standards Department

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal

Sinamangal, Kathmandu

4111042, 4111075

Fax: 97714111198

REGULATORY REFERENCES

These Personnel Licensing Requirements are to be read in conjunction with other related regulatory

documents such as:

1.1. Civil Aviation Regulations 2002.

1.2. Flight Operations Requirements (FOR) Aeroplane, General Aviation and Helicopters

1.3. Nepalese Civil Aviation Airworthiness Requirements (NCAR)

1.4. Aeronautical Information Publications Nepal (AIP)

1.5. Personnel Licensing Manual (PLM)

1.6. Dangerous Goods Handling Requirements (DGHR)

1.7. Medical Requirements

1.8. Aviation Enforcement Procedure Manual

1.9. CAAN DCP manual

1.10. ATO Manual

1.11. NFSR (Nepalese Flying School Requirements)

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FOREWORD

This fburth edit ion ot ' the Personnel Licensing RcqLrirements. klown hereafier as t lrcPELR, is hereby issuecJ by the Director General o1'Clivi l Aviation Autirority Nepal in pursuant roRule 82 of the civil Aviation Regulations 2058 Bikram Samvat (2002 AD).

These Requirements complement and amplify the CARs 2058 under the aurhority of'CivilAv iat ion Author i ty Act 2053 B,S. (1996 AD) and is appl icable to the l icensing ( )1 'personnclinvolved in the operat ional conduct ion of ' f l ights of a i rcraf l Lrnc ler the Nepalcse ( ' iv i l Ay iat ionregistration.

This lburth edition includes material from the previous editions while being updated toinclude the latest edition and amendments of ICAO Annex 1.

It shall be the obligation of the air operator to adhere tcl ancl maintain the stancJarcls o1'thisPELR involving the cert i f ication ancl l icensing of their personnel.

The PELR has been prepared to maintain compliance with ICAO Annex I as 1ar aspracticable and will be amended as and when necessary.

This fburth edit ion of the PELR shall be applicable from the 0l ' t of 'October 2019.

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Di rector Genera lCivi l Aviation Authoriry of Nepal

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

CHAPTER PAGE REVISION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC-1 to TOC-2 Fourth Edition, Rev. 00 17 September 2019

DEFINITIONS DEF-1 to DEF-15 Fourth Edition, Rev. 00 17 September 2019

ABBREVIATIONS ABB Fourth Edition, Rev. 00 17 September 2019

PART 1 TOC-1 to 1-23 Fourth Edition, Rev. 00 17 September 2019




PART 5 TOC-1 to

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEFINITIONS DEF-1

PART – 1 PERSONNEL LICENSING AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES

– GENERAL 1-1

PART – 2 LICENSES AND RATINGS – PILOTS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS 2-1

PART – 3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ORGANISATION 3-1

PART – 4 VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSES 4-1

PART – 5 PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE 5-1

PART – 6 BASIC LICENSES 6-1

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE-AERPLANE 6-1

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE-HELICOPTER 6-1

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE-POWERED-LIFT 6-1

PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE-AIRSHIP 6-1

GLIDER PILOT LICENSE 6-11

BALLOON PILOT LICENSE 6-17

MICROLIGHT/ULTRA LIGHT PILOT LICENSE 6-23

LICENSE AND RATING FOR REMOTE PILOTS 6-26

PART – 7 ADVANCED LICENSES 7-1

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE 7-1

MULTI CREW PILOT LICENSE APPROPRIATE TO THE

AEROPLANE CATEGORY 7-11

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE 7-15

INSTRUMENT RATING 7-25

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING 7-30

PART – 8 LICENSE FOR FLIGHT CREW MEMBER OTHER THAN

LICENSE FOR PILOTS 8-1

PART – 9 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENSE 9-1

PART – 10 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENSE 10-1

PART – 11 FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER LICENSE 11-1

PART – 12 CABIN CREW CERTIFICATE Part 12

PART – 13 AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR LICENCE 13-1

PART – 14 SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL LICENSES 14-1

PART – 15 MEDICAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING Part 15

Attachment 1 - PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE ON THE BASIS

OF LICENSES ISSUED IN ICAO CONTRACTING STATES INTO

NEPALESE PILOT LICENSE ATT-1

Attachment 2.1 - PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTING THE STATE OF ISSUANCE ATT-2.1

Attachment 2.2 - FORM FOR THE VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN LICENSE ATT-2.2

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Attachment 3 - ADDITIONAL EXAM REQUIRED FOR VALIDAITON OF

FOREIGN LICENSE ISSUED BY CONTRACTING STATE ATT 3

Attachment 4 – FLIGHT CREW COMPETENCY CARD ATT 4

Attachment 5 – RESERVED ATT 5

Attachment 6 - FLIGHT CREW LICENSE APPLICATION FORM ATT 6

Attachment 7.1 - FLIGHT CREW LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM ATT 7-1

Attachment 7.2 – FLIGHT CREW FLIGHT HOUR DETAILS ATT 7-2

Attachment 8 - LICENSE DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE ATT 8

Attachment 9 - SYLLABUS FOR CPL EXAMINATION ATT 9-1

Attachment 10 - SYLLABUS FOR ATPL EXAMINATION ATT 10-1

Attachment 11 - SYLLABUS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER EXAMINATION ATT 11

Attachment 12 - SYLLABUS FOR BASIC FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE EXAMINATION ATT 12

Attachment 13 - SYLLABUS FOR ORAL EXAMINATION OF INSTRUCTOR PILOT ATT 13

Attachment 14 - SYNTHETIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SFI) AUTHORIZATION

APPLICATION FORM ATT 14

Attachment 15- ORAL EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR AIR RULES AND

REGULATIONS (AIP) ATT 15

Attachment 16 – SYLLABUS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER ORAL EXAMINATION ATT 16

APPENDIX 1 – PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT APP 1

APPENDIX 2 – ZERO FLIGHT TIME TRAINING APP 2

APPENDIX 3 – LIST OF AIRCRAFT TYPE FOR LICENSE ENDORSEMENT APP 3

REFERENCES:

ICAO REFERENCES

CAA REFERENCES

SCOPE OF REGULATIONS

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DEFINITIONS

When the following terms are used in this Personnel Licensing Requirements, they have the following

meanings:

Accepted/acceptable Something not objected to by the authority and as suitable for the purpose

intended.

Accredited Medical Conclusion The conclusion reached by one or more medical experts acceptable

to the CAAN for the purposes of the case concerned, in consultation with Flight Operations or other

experts as necessary.

Adapted competency model. A group of competencies with their associated description and

performance criteria adapted from an ICAO competency framework that an organization uses to

develop competency-based training and assessment for a given role.

Aeronautical experience Experience gained during flight time as a member of an operating crew of

an aircraft and experience gained during simulated flight as a member of the operating crew of an

approved synthetic flight trainer.

Aerial work A flight operation in which an aircraft is used for specialized services such as agriculture,

construction, photography, surveying, observation, patrol, search and rescue, and aerial advertisement

etc.

Aerodrome: A defined area on land or water (including any buildings, installations and equipment)

intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and surface movement of aircraft.

Aerodrome Control Service: Air Traffic Control Service for aerodrome traffic.

Aerodrome Control Tower: A unit established to provide Air Traffic Control Service to aerodrome

traffic.

Aerodrome Traffic: All traffic on the maneuvering area of an aerodrome and all aircraft flying in the

vicinity of an aerodrome.

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP): A publication issued by or with the authority of a state

and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.

Aeroplane A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic

reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight.

Aircraft. Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other

than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

Aircraft avionics. A term designating any electronic device — including its electrical part — for use

in an aircraft, including radio, automatic flight control and instrument systems.

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Aircraft— category. Classification of aircraft according to specified basic characteristics, e.g.

aeroplane, helicopter, glider, free balloon.

Aircraft certificated for single-pilot operation. A type of aircraft which the State of Registry has

determined, during the certification process, can be operated safely with a minimum crew of one pilot.

Aircraft required to be operated with a co-pilot. A type of aircraft that is required to be operated

with a co-pilot, as specified in the flight manual or by the air operator certificate.

Air Traffic: See Aerodrome Traffic

Air Traffic Control Clearance: Authorization for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified

by an Air Traffic Control Unit.

Air Traffic Control Service: A service provided for the purpose of:

preventing collisions:

between airborne aircraft, and

on the maneuvering area between aircraft and obstructions; and

Expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.

Air Traffic Control Unit: A generic term meaning variously, Area Control Centre, Approach Control

Unit or aerodrome control tower.

Air Traffic Service: A generic term meaning variously, flight information service, alerting service,

Air Traffic Advisory Service, Air Traffic Control Service (Area Control Service, Approach Control

Service or Aerodrome Control Service).

Aircraft — type of. All aircraft of the same basic design including all modifications thereto except

those modifications which result in a change in handling or flight characteristics.

Aircraft – similar type of. All aircraft of the same basic design including modifications thereto which

result in a change in handling or flight characteristics.

Airmanship. The consistent use of good judgement and well-developed knowledge, skills and

attitudes to accomplish flight objectives.

Airship. A power-driven lighter-than-air aircraft.

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) A certificate authorizing an operator to carry out specified

commercial air transport operations.

Alerting Service: A service provided to notify appropriate organisations regarding aircraft in need of

search and rescue aid, and assist such organisations as required.



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Alternate Aerodrome: An aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed when it becomes either

impossible or inadvisable to proceed to or to land at the aerodrome of intended landing. Alternate

aerodromes include the following:

Take-Off Alternate. An alternate aerodrome at which an aircraft can land should this become

necessary shortly after take-off and it is not possible to use the aerodrome of departure.

En-Route Alternate. An aerodrome at which an aircraft would be able to land after experiencing

an abnormal or emergency condition while en-route.

Destination Alternate. An alternate aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed should it become

either impossible or inadvisable to land at the aerodrome of intended landing.

Altitude: The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from

mean sea level.

AME logbook A verifiable record of the maintenance and engineering activities of a person.

Approach Control Service: Air traffic control service for arriving or departing controlled flights.

Approach Control Unit: A unit established to provide air traffic control service to controlled flights

arriving at, or departing from, one or more aerodromes.

Appropriate ATS Authority: The relevant authority designated by the state responsible for providing

air traffic services in the airspace concerned.

Appropriate airworthiness requirements. The comprehensive and detailed airworthiness codes

established, adopted or accepted by a Contracting State for the class of aircraft, engine or propeller

under consideration.

Approved maintenance organization. + An organization approved by a Contracting State, in

accordance with the requirements of Annex 6, Part I, Chapter 8 – Aeroplane Maintenance, to perform

maintenance of aircraft or parts thereof and operating under supervision approved by that State.

Note - nothing in this definition is intended to preclude that the organization and its supervision be

approved by more than one State.

+ applicable until 04 November 2020.

Approved training. Training conducted under special curricula and supervision approved by a

Contracting State.

Approved training organization An organization approved by and operating under the supervision

of a Contracting State in accordance with the requirements of Annex 1 to perform approved training.

Approved by the authority Approved by the DG, CAAN or a delegated representative.

Approved person A person approved in writing by the DG, CAAN or a delegated representative as a

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Approved training program A training program established by an operator and approved by the

competent authority.

Apron: A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading

or unloading passengers, mail or cargo, loading or unloading, fuelling, parking or maintenance.

Area Control Centre: A unit established to provide Air Traffic Control Service to controlled flights

in control areas under its jurisdiction.

Area Control Service: Air Traffic Control Service for controlled flights in control areas.

ATS Route: A specified route designed for channeling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision

of Air Traffic Services.

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS): The automatic provision of current, routine

information to arriving and departing aircraft throughout 24 hours or a specified portion thereof:

Data Link-Automatic Terminal Information Service (D-ATIS). The provision of ATIS via data

link.

Voice-Automatic Terminal Information Service (Voice-ATIS). The provision of ATIS by means

of continuous and repetitive voice broadcasts.

ATS surveillance service. A term used to indicate a service provided directly by means of an ATS

surveillance system

ATS surveillance system. A generic term meaning variously, ADS-B, PSR, SSR or any comparable

ground-based system that enables the identification of aircraft.

Note – a comparable ground based system is one that has been demonstrated, by comparative

assessment or other methodology, to have a level of safety and performance equal to or better than

monopulse SSR.

Authorised person. Authorised person means a person authorized by the operator in writing to

communicate on personnel licensing matters with the licensing office.

Authority The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Base Turn: A turn executed by the aircraft during the Initial Approach between the end of the

outbound track and the beginning of the intermediate or Final Approach track. The tracks are not

reciprocal.

Basic Rating-The first endorsements of any of the ATC ratings of any ATS unit/airport on the license

of an ATCO.

Balloon. A non-power-driven lighter-than-air aircraft.

Note - For the purposes of this regulation, this definition applies to free balloons.

CAAN The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.



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CAAN Inspector A licensing officer/inspector or an operations inspector in accordance with the

prescribed qualification.

Cabin crew A crew member who performs, in the interest of safety of passengers, duties assigned by

the operator or the pilot-in-command of the aircraft; but who shall not act as a flight crew member.

Cabin Crew Certificate (CCC) An authorization issued by the air operator to a cabin crew to exercise

the privileges of a cabin crew as per the provisions made in CAAN Cabin Crew Training Manual-

2015.

Civil Aviation Medical Assessor (CAMA): A physician appointed by the CAAN to assess the

medical reports submitted by the civil aviation medical examiners.

Note 1.— Medical assessors evaluate medical reports submitted to the CAAN by medical examiners.

Note 2.— Medical assessors are expected to maintain the currency of their professional knowledge.

Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME): A physician designated by the CAAN to conduct

medical examinations of fitness of applicants for licences or ratings for which medical requirements

are prescribed.

Category (basic) A particular area of aircraft/equipment identified for maintenance purposes.

Certify as airworthy (to) To certify that an aircraft or parts thereof comply with current airworthiness

requirements after maintenance has been performed on the aircraft or parts thereof.

Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A): A certificate issued to an aircraft by the airworthiness

inspection division subject to meeting the prescribed airworthiness requirements.

Check pilot A designated check pilot,

Contracting State A state that is a member state of the ICAO.

Co-pilot. A licensed pilot serving in any piloting capacity other than as pilot-in-command but

excluding a pilot who is on board the aircraft for the sole purpose of receiving flight instruction.

Command and control (C2) link. The data link between the remotely piloted aircraft and the remote

pilot station for the purposes of managing the flight.

Commercial air transport operation. An aircraft operation involving the transport of passengers,

cargo or mail for remuneration or hire.

Company authorized person A person nominated by the company to communicate with CAA on

licensing matters on behalf of the company.

Competency. A combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform a task to the

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Competency element. An action that constitutes a task that has a triggering event and a terminating

event that clearly defines its limits, and an observable outcome.

Competency unit. A discrete function consisting of a number of competency elements.

Competent authority The Director General, CAAN or a person authorized by the DG.

Contracting State. A state that is a member state of the ICAO.

Control Area: A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth.

Controlled Aerodrome: An aerodrome at which Air Traffic Control Service is provided to aerodrome

traffic.

Controlled Airspace: An airspace of defined dimensions within which Air Traffic Control Service is

provided in accordance with the airspace classification.

Controlled Flight: Any flight, which is subject to an Air Traffic Control Clearance.

Control Zone: A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified

upper limit.

Credit. Recognition of alternative means or prior qualifications.

Cross-country. A flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival following a pre-planned

route using standard navigation procedures.

Cruising Level: A level maintained during a significant portion of a flight.

Dangerous Goods Articles or substances which are capable of posing a hazard to health, safety,

property or the environment and which are shown in the list of dangerous goods in the Technical

Instructions or which are classified according to the Technical Instructions.

Designated Check ATCO (DCATCO) A CAA ATCO duly designated by the CAAN for the

assessment of ATCOs for the purpose of issue, renewal and revalidation of ATC license or ratings.

Designated Check Pilot (DCP) An approved person who may conduct tests and checks on behalf of

the CAAN. Their privileges may include those of a training pilot.

Designated Examiner A person authorized to conduct a skill test on behalf of the CAAN where

typically a CAAN Licensing Officer/Inspector is required. Unlike the DCP, Designated Examiner is

not a permanent position.

Detect and avoid. The capability to see, sense or detect conflicting traffic or other hazards and take

the appropriate action.

Distress Phase. A situation wherein there is reasonable certainty that an aircraft and its occupants are

threatened by grave and imminent danger or require immediate assistance.



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Dry, wet and damp lease. For regulatory purposes, the two basic types of aircraft leases are dry leases,

where the aircraft is leased without crew, and wet leases, where the aircraft is leased with crew. Wet

leases with partial crew are sometimes referred to as damp leases.

Downstream Clearance: A clearance issued to an aircraft by an Air Traffic Control Unit that is not

the current controlling authority of that aircraft.

Dual controls An arrangement of ground, flight and engine controls such that either pilot can operate

the aircraft in a normal or conventional manner during ground and flight operations. Notwithstanding

the foregoing, nose wheel steering is excepted where an aircraft is designed to have nose wheel steering

operated only from the left seat.

Dual instruction time. +++ Flight time during which a person is receiving flight instruction from a

properly authorized pilot on board the aircraft.

+++ applicable until 02 November 2022.

Dual flight instruction time (P-3) Flight time during which a pilot is receiving flight instruction from

a properly authorized or rated flight instructor pilot on board a dual control aircraft.

Dual instrument flight instruction time (P-3) Flight time during which a pilot is piloting an aircraft

solely by reference to instruments under instruction from a properly authorized or rated flight instructor

pilot.

EDTO critical fuel. The fuel quantity necessary to fly to an en-route alternate aerodrome considering,

at the most critical point on the route, the most limiting system failure.

Error. An action or inaction by an operational person that leads to deviations from organizational or

the operational person’s intentions or expectations.

Note - See Chapter 1 of Annex 19 – Safety Management for a definition of operational personnel.

Error management. The process of detecting and responding to errors with countermeasures that

reduce or eliminate the consequences of errors, and mitigate the probability of further errors or

undesired states.

ETOPS Extended twin engine operation.

Experimental aircraft An uncertified flying machine.

Examination A written and/or oral test of theoretical knowledge.

Final Approach: That part of an Instrument Approach Procedure which commences at the specified

Final Approach Fix or point, or where such a fix or point is not specified,

at the end of the last procedure turn, base turn or inbound turn of a racetrack procedure, if specified;

or

at the point of interception of the last track specified in the approach procedure; and ends at a point

in the vicinity of an aerodrome from which:

a landing can be made; or

A Missed Approach Procedure is initiated.



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Flight Check A test of theoretical and practical knowledge and skill.

Flight crew member. A licensed crew member charged with duties essential to the operation of an

aircraft during a flight duty period.

Flight Dispatcher A FOO/FD or flight operations officer.

Flight Information Centre: A unit established to provide flight information service and alerting

service.

Flight Information Region: An airspace of defined dimensions within which Flight Information

Service and Alerting Service are provided.

Flight Information Service: A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information

useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

Flight Instructor (FI) A flight instructor who can conduct pilot training, within the scope of his

privileges.

Flight Level: A surface of constant atmospheric pressure which is related to a specific pressure datum,

1013.2 hectopascals (hpa), and is separated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals.

Flight Plan: Specified information provided to Air Traffic Services Units, relative to an intended flight

or portion of a flight of an aircraft.

Flight procedures trainer. See Flight simulation training device.

Flight simulator. See Flight simulation training device.

Flight simulation training device (FSTD). +++ Any one of the following three types of apparatus in

which flight conditions are simulated on the ground:

A flight simulator, which provides an accurate representation of the flight deck of a particular aircraft

type to the extent that the mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft systems control functions, the

normal environment of flight crew members, and the performance and flight characteristics of that

type of aircraft are realistically simulated;

A flight procedures trainer, which provides a realistic flight deck environment, and which simulates

instrument responses, simple control functions of mechanical, electrical, electronic, etc. aircraft

systems, and the performance and flight characteristics of aircraft of a particular class;

A basic instrument flight trainer, which is equipped with appropriate instruments, and which simulates

the flight deck environment of an aircraft in flight in instrument flight conditions.


Flight time — aeroplanes. The total time from the moment an aeroplane first moves for the purpose

of taking off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

Note. — flight time as here defined is synonymous with the term “block to block” time or “chock to

chock” time in general usage which is measured from the time an aeroplane first moves for the purpose

of taking off until it finally stops at the end of the flight.



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Flight time — helicopters. The total time from the moment a helicopter’s rotor blades start turning

until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, and the rotor blades are

stopped.

Flight time — remotely piloted aircraft systems. The total time from the moment a command and

control (C2) link is established between the remote pilot station (RPS) and the remotely piloted aircraft

(RPA) for the purpose of taking off or from the moment the remote pilot receives control following a

handover until the moment the remote pilot completes a handover or the C2 link between the RPS and

the RPA is terminated at the end of the flight.

Glider. A non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from

aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight.

Glider flight time. The total time occupied in flight, whether being towed or not, from the moment

the glider first moves for the purpose of taking off until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the

flight.

Handover. The act of passing piloting control from one remote pilot station to another.

Height: The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from a

specified datum.

Helicopter. A heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight chiefly by the reactions of the air on one or

more power-driven rotors on substantially vertical axes.

Human performance. Human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on the safety and

efficiency of aeronautical operations.

Incident: An occurrence, other than an accident, associated with the operation of an aircraft which

affects or could affect the safety of operation.

Instrument A device using an internal mechanism to show visually or aurally the attitude, altitude, or

operation of an aircraft or aircraft part. It includes electronic devices for automatically controlling an

aircraft in flight.

Instrument flight time.+++ Time during which a pilot is piloting an aircraft solely by reference to

instruments and without external reference points.


Instrument ground time. Time during which a pilot is practicing, on the ground, simulated instrument

flight in a synthetic flight trainer approved by the CAAN.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of

visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling, less than the minima specified for Visual Meteorological

Conditions.

Instrument time. Instrument flight time or instrument ground time.



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Lessor and Lessee. Lessor means the party from which the aircraft is leased; the term lessee means

the party to which the aircraft is leased. For example, if Air Carrier A leases an aircraft to Air Carrier

B, Air Carrier A is the lessor and Air Carrier B is the lessee.

Level: A generic term relating to the vertical position of an aircraft in flight and meaning variously,

height, altitude or flight level.

Licensing authority. The authority is Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal,

responsible for the licensing of personnel.

Licensing and Examination Division The office of the CAAN which implements the personnel

licensing policy and PELR and functions under the Flight Safety Standards Department, handling all

matters dealing with personnel licensing.

Lighter-than-air aircraft An aircraft supported chiefly by its buoyancy in the air.

Likely. In the context of the medical provisions, "likely" means with a probability of occurring that is

unacceptable to the medical assessor.

Maintenance. The performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft,

including any one or combination of overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the

embodiment of a modification or repair.

Maintenance experience A detailed record of all maintenance performed by a TTC/LWTR holder, as

reflected in his/her AME logbook and duly verifiable by the CAAN. It is the responsibility of the

owner of the logbook to maintain and keep it updated.

Maneuvering Area: That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of

aircraft, excluding aprons.

Medical Assessment The evidence issued by CAAN that the holder meets specific requirements of

medical fitness.

Medical assessor. A physician, appointed by the Licensing Authority, qualified and experienced in the

practice of aviation medicine and competent in evaluating and assessing medical conditions of flight

safety significance.

Note 1.— Medical assessors evaluate medical reports submitted to the Licensing Authority by medical

examiners.

Note 2.— Medical assessors are expected to maintain the currency of their professional knowledge.

Medical examiner. A physician with training in aviation medicine and practical knowledge and

experience of the aviation environment, who is designated by the DG, CAAN to conduct medical

examinations of fitness of applicants for licences or ratings for which medical requirements are

prescribed.



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Microlight: An aircraft having a MTOM not exceeding 454 kg /1000 lbs which is not usually used for

public transport purposes, has no more than two seats, has a Vs not exceeding 35 KCAS and has a

maximum take-off mass of no more than:

300 kg for a landplane, single seater; or

330 kg for an amphibian or floatplane, single seater; or

495 kg for an amphibian or floatplane, two-seater, provided that a microlight capable of

operating as both a floatplane and a landplane falls below both MTOM limits, as appropriate.

450 kg for a landplane, two-seater.

Microlight Competency Certificate (MCC): A certificate issued by the licensing authority for

piloting an uncertified flying machine below 600 kg maximum takeoff mass. An uncertified flying

machine above 600 kg shall be piloted by the holder of a PPL or higher license.

Microlight Organization (MO): An organization, approved by the licensing authority that conducts

and monitors the activities of the microlights, including their registration and the certification of their

operating crew.

MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications.

Movement Area: That part of an aerodrome to be used for the take-off, landing and taxiing of aircraft,

consisting of the maneuvering area and the apron(s).

Night. The hours between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight

or such other period between sunset and sunrise, as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.

Note: Civil twilight ends in the evening when the center of the sun’s disc is 6 degrees below the horizon

and begins in the morning when the center of the sun’s disc is 6 degrees below the horizon.

NOTAM: A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the

establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely

knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.

OJT a system of on the job training conducted by an approved person in an approved organization.

Operational control The authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight

in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight.

Operational Flight Plan (OFP) Specified information provided to a pilot-in-command relative to an

intended flight or series of flights or portion of a flight from one destination to another destination.

Performance criteria. Simple, evaluative statements on the required outcome of the competency

element and a description of the criteria used to judge whether the required level of performance has

been achieved.

“PELR” Personnel Licensing Requirements.

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Pilot-In-Command. The pilot designated by the owner or operator as being in command and charged

with the safe conduct of a flight.

Pilot-In-Command under supervision. Co-pilot performing, under the supervision of the pilot-in-

command, the duties and functions of a pilot-in-command, in accordance with a method of supervision

acceptable to the DG, CAAN.

Powered-lift. A heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical take-off, vertical landing, and low speed

flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices or engine thrust for the lift during these

flight regimes and on non-rotating aerofoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight.

Problematic Use of Substances. The use of one or more psychoactive substances by aviation

personnel in a way that:

a) constitutes a direct hazard to the user or endangers the lives, health or welfare of others; and/or

b) causes or worsens an occupational, social, mental or physical problem or disorder.

Psychoactive Substances. Alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other

psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volatile solvents, whereas coffee and tobacco are excluded.

Quality System. Documented organizational procedures and policies; internal audit of those policies

and procedures; management review and recommendation for quality improvement.

Rated Air Traffic Controller An air traffic controller holding a licence and valid ratings appropriate

to the privileges to be exercised.

Radiotelephony: A form of radio communication primarily intended for the exchange of information

in the form of speech.

Rating An authorization entered on or associated with a license or certificate and forming part thereof,

stating conditions, privileges or limitations pertaining to such license or certificate.

Recognized Flight Time means flight time that is:

in the case of flight time in an aeroplane – flown by the holder of an aeroplane pilot license

or a student pilot license as pilot-in-command or in dual flying; and

in the case of flight time in a helicopter – flown by the holder of a helicopter pilot license

or a student pilot license as pilot-in-command or in dual flying; and

in the case of flight time in a powered-lift – flown by the holder of a powered-lift pilot

license or a student pilot license as pilot-in-command or in dual flying; and

in the case of flight time in an airship – flown by the holder of an airship pilot license or a

student pilot license as pilot-in-command or in dual flying; and

in the case of flight time in a glider, power assisted glider or self-launching glider-flown

by the holder of a glider pilot license or a student pilot license as pilot-in-command or in

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in the case of flight time in a recreational vehicle – as specifically approved by the authority,

and

in the case of balloon time – flown by the holder of a balloon pilot license or a student pilot

license as pilot-in-command or in dual flying.

Registered Aircraft: An aircraft registered in a Contracting State.

Remote co-pilot. A licensed remote pilot serving in any piloting capacity other than as remote pilot-

in-command but excluding a remote pilot who is in the remote pilot station for the sole purpose of

receiving flight instruction.

Remote flight crew member. A licensed flight crew member charged with duties essential to the

operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system during a flight duty period.

Remote pilot. A person charged by the operator with duties essential to the operation of a remotely

piloted aircraft and who manipulates the flight controls, as appropriate, during flight time.

Remote pilot-in-command. The remote pilot designated by the operator as being in command and

charged with the safe conduct of a flight.

Remote pilot station (RPS). The component of the remotely piloted aircraft system containing the

equipment used to pilot the remotely piloted aircraft.

Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). An unmanned aircraft which is piloted from a remote pilot station.

Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). A remotely piloted aircraft, its associated remote pilot

station(s), the required command and control links and any other components as specified in the type

design.

Repair The restoration of an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition to ensure that the aircraft

continues to comply with the design aspects of the appropriate airworthiness requirements used for the

issuance of the type certificate for the respective aircraft type, after it has been damaged or subjected

to wear.

Reporting Point: A specified geographical location in relation to which the position of an aircraft can

be reported.

Rendering (a license) valid. The action taken by a contracting state, as an alternative to issuing its

own license, in accepting a license issued by any other contracting state as the equivalent of its own

license.

Rotorcraft. A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight by the reactions of the air on

one or more rotors.

Runway: A defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of

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Runway Visual Range (RVR): The range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the center line of a

runway can see the runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its

center line.

RVSM means reduced vertical separation minima.

Safety Management System A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary

organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.

SIGMET Information: Information issued by a meteorological watch office concerning the

occurrence or expected occurrence of specified en-route weather phenomena which may affect the

safety of aircraft operations.

Significant Point: A specified geographical location used in defining an ATS route or the flight path

of an aircraft and for other navigation and ATS purposes.

Sign a Maintenance Release (to)+ To certify that maintenance work has been completed satisfactorily

in accordance with the applicable standards of airworthiness, by issuing the Maintenance Release

referred to in ICAO Annex 6.

+ applicable until 4th November 2020

Significant. In the context of the medical provisions in this PELR and CAAN Medical Requirements,

significant means to a degree or of a nature that is likely to jeopardize flight safety.

Solo flight time. Flight time during which a student pilot is the sole occupant of an aircraft.

Solo flight time — remotely piloted aircraft systems. Flight time during which a student remote

pilot is controlling the remotely piloted aircraft system, acting solo.

Special VFR flight: A VFR flight cleared by Air Traffic Control to operate within a control zone in

meteorological conditions less than VMC.

State of Registry The State on whose register the aircraft is entered.

State of the Operator The State in which the operator's principal place of business is located or, if

there is no such place of business, the operator's permanent residence or the State which is the hub of

its corporate activity.

State Safety Program (SSP) - An integrated set of regulations and activities aimed at improving

safety.

Synthetic Flight Trainer – See Flight Simulation Training Device, above.

Temporary Permit A specific authorization issued by the licensing office to an applicant who has

lost his ATCL or the license has expired; and the applicant wishes to meet the revalidation requirement

to revalidate the license/rating.

Terminal Control Area: A control area normally established at the confluence of ATS routes in the

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Tethered Flight A flight in a captive balloon of at least 5 minutes.

Tethered Flight Time The time elapsed between the moment a balloon tethered to the surface

becomes airborne until the envelope is deflated after landing.

Threat. Events or errors that occur beyond the influence of an operational person, increase operational

complexity and must be managed to maintain the margin of safety. Refer to ICAO Annex 19.

Threat Management. The process of detecting and responding to the threats with countermeasures

that reduce or eliminate the consequences of threats, and mitigate the probability of errors or undesired

states.

Track: The projection on the earth’s surface of the path of an aircraft, the direction of which path at

any point is usually expressed in degrees from North (True, Magnetic or Grid).

Trainee Technician Card (TTC) A card issued by the licensing authority authorizing the holder to

work under supervision and acquire on the job training/experience in maintenance related work dealing

with aircraft and/or its equipment.

Transfer Agreement A bilateral agreement between the state of the operator and the state of registry

of the aircraft/state of issue of the license; where some, all or none of functions have been transferred

from the state of registry of the aircraft/state of issue of the license to the state of the operator.

Uncertainty Phase: A situation wherein uncertainty exists as to the safety of an aircraft and its

occupants.

VFR: Visual Flight Rules.

VFR Flight: A flight conducted in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules.

Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC): Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of

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ABBREVIATIONS

AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service

AMOC Alternate Means Of Compliance

CCTM Cabin Crew Training Manual

C2 Command and control

FSTD Flight Simulation Training Device

HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

LED Licensing and Examination Division

MOS Manual of Standards for Licensing/Rating of ATC Personnel

PELR Personnel Licensing Requirements

PLM Personnel Licensing Manual

RPA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

RPS Remote Pilot Station

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

TEM Threat and Error Management

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

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PART – 1

PERSONNEL LICENSING AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES -

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PART – 1

PERSONNEL LICENSING AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES - GENERAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSING AND EXAMINATION DIVISION 1-1

1.1 ADMINSTRATION OF PELR 1-1

1.2 ATTACHMENT 1-1

1.3 STATE LEGISLATION 1-1

1.4 LICENSING AUTHORITY 1-1

1.5 RULEMAKING PROCEDURE AND ITS AMENDMENTS 1-2

1.6 PRIVILEGES OF THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE 1-2

1.7 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS FLIGHT CREW 1-2

1.8 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS ATC 1-2

1.9 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS FOO/FD AND FLIGHT ENGINEER 1-3

1.10 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS CABIN CREW 1-2

1.11 POSSESSION AND PRODUCTION OF LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES 1-2

1.12 PERSONNEL LICENSING PROCESS-GENERAL 1-4

1.13 APPROVED TRAINING / APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION 1-4

1.14 RESERVED 1-4

1.15 RESERVED 1-10

1.16 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 1-11

1.17 THE 60-65 YEARS RULE 1-12

1.18 CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A MEDICAL EXAMINATION MAY BE

DEFERRED 1-12

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1.19 MEDICAL FITNESS AND MEDICAL PROVISIONS 1-12

1.20 DECREASE IN MEDICAL FITNESS 1-13

1.21 MEDICAL UNFITNESS 1-16

1.22 REQUIREMENTS OF MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS 1-17

1.23 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 1-17

1.24 USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES 1-17

1.25 MAINTENANCE OF COMPETENCY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATE 1-17

1.26 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 1-18

1.27 TYPES AND CATEGORIES OF AIRCRAFT 1-19

1.28 RATING ENDORSEMENTS-GENERAL 1-20

1.29 LIMITATION ON SIMULTANEOUS FLYING OF MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT 1-21

1.30 EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS 1-21

1.31 ISSUE OF LICENSES ON BASIS OF FOREIGN LICENSE 1-22

1.32 FUNCTIONS OF STATE OF REGISTRY 1-22

1.33 VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSES 1-22

1.34 METHOD OF RENDERING A FOREIGN LICENSE /CERTIFICATE VALID 1-22

1.35 APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSING ACTIONS 1-23

1.36 VARIATION, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION 1-23

1.37 APPEAL 1-24

1.38 VALIDITY OF LICENSES 1-24

1.39 SPECIFICATIONS OF LICENSES 1-24

1.40 MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 1-26

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1.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LICENSING AND EXAMINATION DIVISION OF

CAAN:

In the provisions of this PELR, the LED is deemed to have been given the following

responsibilities of the CAAN:

1 approval of Aviation Training Organizations.

2 assessment of an applicant’s qualifications to hold a license, certificate or rating;

3 issue and endorsement of licenses, certificates and ratings;

4 designation and authorization of approved persons;

5 approval of training courses;

6 approval of training and procedure manuals;

7 approval of the use of flight simulation training devices and authorization for their use in

gaining the experience or in demonstrating the skill required for the issue of a license or

rating;

8 validation of licenses issued by other contracting States; and

9 any other licensing activities as deemed necessary to discharge the obligation of standard and

recommended practices of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention.

1.1 ADMINISTRATION OF PELR

1.1.1 The PELR will be amended to keep the information updated in line with the latest standards

and recommended practices (SARPs) of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention. The applicable

procedure will be followed as outlined in the procedure manual of ICAO, International Affairs

and Legal Department for the management of regulatory documents. The Chief of Licensing

and Examination Division (LED) of Flight Safety Standards Department (FSSD) will be the

custodian of the PELR.

1.2 ATTACHMENTS

Refer to the relevant attachments

1.3 STATE LEGISLATION

1.3.1 The State regulatory function of `Personnel Licensing’ in aviation has been backed by the State

legislation at the highest level i.e. Civil Aviation Authority Act, 2053 BS and Civil Aviation

Regulations 2058 BS. (2002 CE).

1.4 LICENSING AUTHORITY

1.4.1 The Director General of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal shall issue and renew licenses and

ratings subject to such conditions as he thinks fit in the interest of flight safety, authorizing the

holder to act as a member of a flight crew of an aircraft registered in Nepal, when he is satisfied

that the applicant for a license or a rating is a fit person to hold the license or rating and is

qualified by reason of his knowledge, experience, competence, skill and physical and mental

fitness to act in the capacity authorized by the license or rating. The term CAAN has been used

extensively for Director General.

1.4.2 An applicant for a license or rating shall furnish such evidence and undergo such examinations

and tests as the Director General may require of him/her.

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1.4.3 A license granted by the Director General shall entitle the holder to exercise specified privileges,

subject to such conditions and limitations as the Director General may specify.

1.5 RULE MAKING PROCEDURE AND ITS AMENDMENTS

The Licensing and Examination Division shall follow the applicable procedures for formulation and

amendment as stipulated in the Procedure Manual of ICAO, International Affairs and Legal

Department.

1.6 PRIVILEGES OF THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE

The holder of the license shall not exercise the privileges of the license other than those granted by

that license. Medical assessment certificate shall be carried separately but the license or certificate

should contain a statement that the privileges of the license or certificate may be exercised subject to a

valid medical assessment.

1.7 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS A FLIGHT CREW MEMBER

A person shall not act as a flight crew member of an aircraft unless a valid licence is held showing

compliance with the specifications of this Annex and appropriate to the duties to be performed by that

person. The licence shall have been issued by the State of Registry of that aircraft or by any other

Contracting State and rendered valid by the State of Registry of that aircraft.

Note 1 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, a person shall not act as a flight crew member of an

aircraft or as a remote flight crew member of a RPAS unless a valid licence is held showing

compliance with the specifications of this Annex and appropriate to the duties to be

performed by that person.

Note 2 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, the flight crew member licence shall have been issued by

the State of Registry of that aircraft or by any other Contracting State and rendered valid by

the State of Registry of that aircraft.

Note 3 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, the remote pilot licence shall have been issued by the

Licensing Authority of the State of the Operator of the RPAS or by any other Contracting

State and rendered valid by the Licensing Authority of the State of the Operator of the RPAS.

Note 4 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, remote pilots shall carry their appropriate licence while

engaged in international air operations.

Note 5 - Article 29 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation requires that the flight crew

members carry their appropriate licences on board every aircraft engaged in international

air navigation.

1.8 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

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1.9 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS FOO/FD AND FLIGHT ENGINEER

1.9.1 A person shall not dispatch an aircraft as a Flight Operations Officer/Flight Dispatcher unless

he/she holds a valid license or certificate showing compliance with the prescribed

specifications and appropriate to the duties to be performed by that person.

1.9.2 A person shall not act as flight engineer unless he or she holds a valid flight engineer license.

1.10 AUTHORITY TO ACT AS CABIN CREW

1.10.1 A person shall not act as a Cabin Crew member, unless a valid certificate is held showing

compliance with the prescribed specifications and appropriate to the duties to be performed by

that person.

Refer to Cabin Crew Training Manual (CCTM).

1.11 POSSESSION AND PRODUCTION OF LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

1.11.1 The operating crew of an aircraft, Flight Operation Officers/flight dispatcher, Aircraft

Maintenance Engineers and holders of any sort of Authorizations are required to be in

possession of the license, or certificate or authorization, License Deposit Certificate, or

authorisation while exercising the privileges of that license, certificate, or authorization on

duty except where the license is with the CAAN for a licensing action.

1.11.2 When the license or certificate is with the CAAN for a licensing action, a License Deposit

Certificate or Authorization Letter issued by CAAN may be carried. This procedure may be

followed only in domestic operations. On international flights, only original valid document

license or certificate shall be carried.

1.11.3 A valid Medical Certificate and Crew Competency Card appropriate to the license or

certificate shall be carried along with the license or certificate.

1.11.4 A license or certificate holder shall produce his license or certificate when asked by an

authorized CAAN official (licensing officer/inspector) while exercising the privileges of

license or certificate.

1.11.5 A license or certificate holder may initiate the licensing action within 90 days prior to the

expiry of license or certificate. The new validity period shall begin from the original date of

expiry of the license or certificate. This 90-days window has been given to facilitate the

operators to arrange for the required checks, considering factors such as the availability and

booking of simulators check persons, etc. The holder of license or certificate shall apply for the

renewal at least 90 days before the expiry date of the license or certificate.

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1.12 PERSONNEL LICENSING PROCESS - GENERAL

1.12.1 An application for a license, certificate, or rating must include evidence that the applicant:

(a) has met the applicable medical standard,

(b) meets the applicable age requirement,

(c) holds the required academic qualification as applicable,

(d) has, within the prescribed period of time, demonstrated the required level of English

language proficiency as applicable,

(e) successfully completed any applicable ground training requirement,

(f) successfully completed any applicable flight training requirement,

(g) satisfied any applicable experience requirement, including any on-the-job training that

may be required,

(h) successfully completed any applicable examinations within the prescribed period of time,

(i) successfully satisfied any applicable skill requirement within the prescribed period of

time, and

(j) paid the prescribed fee.

1.12.2 Relevant requirement shall be referred to. An applicant serving with the military shall also

provide a No Objection Certificate or letter.

1.13 APPROVED TRAINING AND APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION

1.13.1 Requirement for Approval of Training Organizations

1.13.1.1 Subject to 1.13.1.2, approved training for flight crewmembers and air traffic controllers shall

be conducted within an approved training organization.

1.13.1.2 Training provided following the initial issuance of a license or rating (such as training for

flight crew members employed by operators authorized to conduct commercial air transport

operations or training for air traffic controllers) that is provided for the maintenance of

competence or to give an operational qualification need not be conducted within an approved

training organization.

1.13.1.3 Competency-based approved training for aircraft maintenance personnel shall be conducted

within an approved training organization.

Note 1 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, competency-based approved training for aircraft and

RPAS maintenance personnel shall be conducted within an approved training organization.

Note 2 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, competency-based approved training for remote flight

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1.13.2 Approval of Training Organizations

1.13.2.1 An applicant for approval of a training organization shall demonstrate compliance with the

requirements of CAAN ATO Procedures Manual and to the relevant provisions contained in

CAAN CAR 19.

1.13.2.2 The approval certificate issued to a training organization shall contain at least the following

information:

a) the name and address of the training organization,

b) the date the certificate was issued,

c) the period of validity,

d) the terms of approval (training programmes approved for), and

e) any limitations or restrictions that may apply.

1.13.3 Training and Procedures Manual

1.13.3.1 A training organisation shall establish a Training and Procedures Manual and use that manual

to guide and direct its personnel in the conduct of their duties.

1.13.3.2 The Training and Procedures Manual shall be published using a medium and format chosen

by the operator, providing the manual can be made available to and read by members of the

operator’s personnel and by representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

1.13.3.3 The training organization shall provide training and procedures manual for the use and

guidance of personnel concerned. This manual may be issued in separate parts and shall

contain at least the following information:

a) a general description of the scope of training authorized under the organization’s terms of

approval;

b) the content of the training programmes offered including the courseware and equipment

to be used;

c) a description of the organization’s quality assurance system;

d) a description of the organization’s facilities;

e) the name, duties and qualification of the person designated as responsible for compliance

with the requirements of the approval;

f) a description of the duties and qualification of the personnel designated as responsible for

planning, performing and supervising the training;

g) a description of the procedures used to establish and maintain the competence of

instructional personnel as required;

h) a description of the method used for the completion and retention of the training records

required;

i) a description, when applicable, of additional training needed to comply with an

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j) when authorized, an approved training organization to conduct the testing required for

the issuance of a licence or rating, a description of the selection, role and duties of the

authorized personnel, as well as the applicable requirements established by the CAAN.

1.13.3.4 For each training programme offered, the Training and Procedures Manual shall include a

curriculum that outlines:

(i) the general subject areas covered in the ground and flight (or simulator) training

components, if any

(ii) the method(s) used to evaluate trainee progress, and

(iii) the standards against which trainee progress will be measured.

1.13.3.5 For each training programme offered, the Training and Procedures Manual shall include a

syllabus that outlines:

(i) details of each subjects to be covered in the ground training component of the

programme, if any,

(ii) details of the activities to be completed during the flight or simulator training

component of the programme, if any,

(iii) the sequence in which the subjects and activities are to be completed, and

(iv) equipment, software and other materials to be used to support instruction.

1.13.3.6 The training organization shall ensure that the training and procedures manual is amended as

necessary to keep the information contained therein up to date.

1.13.3.7 Copies of all amendments to the training and procedures manual shall be furnished promptly

to all organizations or persons to whom the manual has been issued.

1.13.4 Training Programmes

CAAN may approve a training programme for a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, an

instrument rating or an aircraft maintenance licence that allows an alternative means of compliance

with the experience requirements established by PELR and NCAR66, provided that the approved

training organization demonstrates to the satisfaction of the CAAN that the training provides a level of

competency at least equivalent to that provided by the minimum experience requirements for

personnel not receiving such approved training.

1.13.5 Quality Assurance System

1.13.5.1 The training organization shall establish a quality assurance system, acceptable to the

CAAN, which ensures that training and instructional practices comply with all relevant

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(a) The Quality Manager shall report directly to the Head of Training, with formal mechanisms in

place to ensure that the Accountable Executive is aware of all issues impacting the quality of

training services.

(b) The Quality Manager shall be responsible for verifying the extent to which all regulatory

requirements as well as the standards established by the organisation are being satisfied.

1.13.5.2 The Quality Manager shall ensure that the quality system itself and work undertaken in

support of the quality system is properly documented, implemented, maintained, and

continuously reviewed so that steps to improve the policy, procedures and practices are

implemented periodically.

1.13.5.3 The Quality Manager shall establish a quality assurance plan that includes at least the

following activities:

(a) monitoring training procedures and practices,

(b) monitoring the assessment and testing procedures and practices,

(c) monitoring personnel qualifications and training,

(d) monitoring training devices and equipment for certification, calibration, and functionality,

(e) conducting internal and external audits,

(f) developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on corrective and preventative

actions,

(g) identifying trends through the use of appropriate statistical analysis, and

(h) responding appropriately to identified trends.

1.13.5.4 (a) The Quality Manager shall create a risk profile inventory of hazards and threats that are

likely to impede the organisation’s ability to conform to the required standard of

performance.

(b) The Quality Manager shall create a plan to mitigate the risks identified in the risk profile

inventory.

1.13.5.5 The Quality Manager shall establish a coherence matrix that lists all of the regulatory

requirements that apply to the organisation’s operation and identifies at least:

(a) the processes the organisation has in place to ensure continuous compliance with each

requirement, and

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1.13.5.6 The Quality Manager shall establish and publish a schedule for internal quality audits of the

organization.

(a) The Quality Manager shall ensure that those assigned to conduct quality audits are

appropriately trained to perform that task.

(b) Auditors of a particular activity should not have day-to-day involvement with the activity

being audited.

1.13.5.7 The Quality Manager shall ensure that quality assurance training is provided to all staff of the

training organisation. That training is to include:

(a) the concept of quality assurance, including how it differs from quality control,

(b) the organisations objectives as set out in the Quality Assurance section of its Training

and Procedures Manual,

(c) inspection and audit techniques, and

(d) the organization’s reporting procedures and requirements.

1.13.6 Facilities and Training Equipment

1.13.6.1 The training organisation shall have or have access to the information, equipment, training

devices, and material necessary for the conduct of the courses for which it is approved.

1.13.6.2 Flight simulation training devices used by the organisation as part of its training

programme(s) shall be currently certificated by an ICAO member State and be acceptable to

CAAN either by approval or validation or acceptance.

1.13.6.3 Where the flight simulation training device is certificated by a foreign member state, the

operator must provide the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal with:

(a) a copy of the current approval certificate for the device issued by the foreign state, and

(b) copy of the most recent inspection report from the foreign state that certificated the

device.

1.13.7 Personnel

1.13.7.1 The training organisation shall assign to a member of its staff the responsibility of ensuring

that training activities are conducted in compliance with the requirements of an Approved

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1.13.7.2 The training organisation shall employ personnel to plan, perform, and supervise the training

activities it is authorized to conduct.

1.13.7.3 The training organisation shall provide its instructional personnel with initial and recurring

training related to their assigned tasks and responsibilities.

1.13.8 Records

1.13.8.1 The Quality Manager shall establish, maintain and retain records pertaining to the Quality

Assurance System for a period of at least 05 years. As a minimum, the following records will

be retained:

a. audit schedules,

b. inspection and audit reports,\

c. responses to findings,

d. corrective action reports,

e. follow-up and closure reports, and

f. management evaluation reports.

1.13.8.2 The training organisation shall establish, maintain and retain student records to show how

each trainee has satisfied all requirements of the training programme(s). This record shall be

maintained for at least two years following the completion of the training programme.

1.13.8.3 The training organisation shall establish, maintain and retain records to show the

qualifications and training of instructional and examining staff. This record shall be

maintained for at least two years after the employee ceases to perform the function for the

training organisation.

1.13.9 Oversight and Surveillance

1.13.9.1 Routine surveillance of training organisations will consist of at least an annual

surveillance/inspections carried out by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. These

surveillances/inspections may involve a single inspection covering all aspects of the

organization’s operation or specific-purpose inspections of individual elements of the

operation or the activities may be spread over the year to cover all areas; however, in case of

increased risk factor, the surveillance activities may be increased.

1.13.9.2 The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal may conduct other surveillance activities as required.

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1.15 RESERVED

1.16 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

1.16.1 Proof of Date of Birth/Nationality

When making an application for grant of a license or a certificate, an applicant shall produce such

evidence of date of birth and nationality (citizenship) as required by the CAAN.

1.16.2 Change of Name

1.16.2.1 Name of the applicant shall be taken from the citizenship or educational certificate.

1.16.2.2 In order to change the name on a license, under mentioned procedure shall be applicable:

a) an amended certificate of secondary school or an equivalent educational certificate; or

b) new citizenship card issued by the State, passport and any other evidence required by the

CAAN.

1.16.3 Loss of License/certificate

Where a holder has misplaced a license/certificate, he/she is required to meet the following

requirements for the issue of a duplicate license, submit an application to the Licensing and

Examination Division with the following documents:

(a) Copy of police report.

(b) Copy of newspaper cutting mentioning the loss of license that if the original license is found, it

shall be returned to the Authority.

(c) Fee voucher equivalent to the renewal of relevant license.

(d) In case of loss of certificate, an attestation letter from the air operator shall be submitted in lieu

of i) and ii) above.

1.16.4 Issue of duplicate License and certificate

(a) In case the license/certificate is mutilated and unusable, and the applicant wishes to get a new

issued, the applicant shall submit an application along with the necessary fee voucher.

(b) an annotation will be stamped on the first page on the duplicate license/certificate issued, as

under: "DUPLICATE”

(c) A person found guilty of having intentionally mutilating, altering or misplacing a license is

guilty of an offence under the civil aviation regulations; and is liable for a disciplinary action

under the regulations.

(d) Fee voucher equivalent to the renewal of relevant license.



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1.17 THE 60-65 YEARS RULE

1.17.1 Pilots holding Nepalese licences shall not act as pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air

transport operations if the licence holders have attained their 60th birthday or, in the case of

operations with more than one pilot, their 65th birthday.

1.17.2 Holder of pilot license having attained their 65thBirthday shall not be permitted to exercise the

privilege of license in commercial air transport operations.

1.17.3 Prescribed medical and licensing restrictions shall apply.

1.18 CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A MEDICAL EXAMINATION MAY BE DEFERRED

1.18.1 The prescribed re-examination of a license/certificate holder operating in an area distant from

designated medical examination facilities may be deferred at the discretion of the CAAN,

provided that such deferment shall only be made as an exception and shall not exceed:

(a) a single period of six months in the case of a flight crew member of an aircraft engaged in

non-commercial operations;

(b) two consecutive periods each of three months in the case of a flight crew member of an

aircraft engaged in commercial operations provided that in each case a favorable medical

report is obtained after examination by a designated medical examiner of the area

concerned or in cases where such a designated medical examiner is not available, by a

physician legally qualified to practice medicine in that area. A report of the medical

examination shall be sent to the CAAN.

(c) In the case of a private pilot, a single period not exceeding 24 months where the medical

examination is carried out by an examiner designated in which the applicant is temporarily

located. A report of the medical examination shall be sent to the CAAN.

Note 1 – From 03 November 2022 onwards, two consecutive periods each of three months in the

case of a remote flight crew member.

1.19 MEDICAL FITNESS AND MEDICAL PROVISIONS

1.19.1 Except as provided in 1.18, flight crew members or air traffic controllers shall not exercise the

privileges of their licence unless they hold a current Medical Assessment appropriate to the

licence.

Note 2 - From 03 November 2022 onwards, except as provided in 1.18, flight crew members, remote

flight crew members or air traffic controllers shall not exercise the privileges of their licence

unless they hold a current Medical Assessment appropriate to the licence.

1.19.2 Except as provided in the relevant provisions in PELR, a Medical Assessment issued shall be

valid from the date of the final medical assessment as endorsed by the CA Medical Assessor

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1.19.2.1 in the case of the holder of a Private Pilot License, on the last day of the sixtieth month (the

holder whose age is 40 years or more-24 months or the holder whose age is 50 years or

more-12 months) after the month in which the assessment was issued;

1.19.2.2 in the case of the holder of a Commercial Pilot License, on the last day of the twelfth month

(the holder whose age is 40 years or more in single crew commercial air transport operations

– 6 months) after the month in which the assessment was issued;

1.19.2.3 in the case of the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License, on the last day of the twelfth

month (the holder whose age is 40 years or more in single-crew-6 months or the holder

whose age is 60 years or more in multi-crew-6 months) after the month in which the

assessment was issued;

1.19.2.4 in the case of the holder of a Flight Engineer License, on the last day of the twelfth month

after the month in which the assessment was issued.

1.19.2.5 in the case of the holder of a Balloon Pilot License, on the last day of the sixtieth month after

the month in which the assessment was issued.

1.19.2.6 in the case of the holder of a Glider Pilot License, on the last day of the sixtieth month after

the month in which the assessment was issued.

1.19.2.7 in the case of the holder of an Ultralight Pilot License, on the last day of the twenty four

month after the month in which the assessment was issued.

1.19.2.8 in the case of the holder of ATC License, on the last day of the forty-eight month after the

month in which the assessment was issued for a holder whose age is 40 years or more 24, the

holder whose age is 50 years or more 12 months.

Note 1 - From 03 November 2022 onwards, in the case of the holder of a remote pilot license-aeroplane, airship, glider, rotorcraft, powered-lift or free balloon, on the last day of the

forty-eight month after the month in which the assessment was issued.

1.19.2.09 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment may be reduced when clinically indicated.

1.19.2.10 When the holders of airline transport pilot licences — aeroplane, helicopter and powered-

lift, and commercial pilot licences — aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift, who

are engaged in single-crew commercial air transport operations carrying passengers, have

passed their 40th birthday, the period of validity specified in this PELR shall be reduced to

six months.

1.19.2.11 When the holders of airline transport pilot licences — aeroplane, helicopter and powered-

lift, and commercial pilot licences — aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift, who

are engaged in commercial air transport operations carrying passengers, have passed their

60th birthday, the period of validity specified in this PELR shall be reduced to six months.



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1.19.2.12 When the holders of private pilot licences — aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift,

free balloon pilot licences, glider pilot licences and air traffic controller licences have

passed their 40th birthday, the period of validity specified in this PELR shall be reduced to

24 months.

1.19.3 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment may be extended, at the discretion of the

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, up to 45 days.

Note 2 — It is advisable to let the calendar day on which the Medical Assessment expires remain

constant year after year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical Assessment to be

the beginning of the new validity period under the proviso that the medical examination

takes place during the period of validity of the current Medical Assessment but no more

than 45 days before it expires

1.19.4 Except as provided in 1.18.1, flight crew members or air traffic controllers shall not exercise

the privileges of their licence unless they hold a current Medical Assessment appropriate to the

licence.

1.19.5 Medical examiners, qualified and licensed in the practice of medicine, to conduct medical

examinations of fitness of applicants for the issue or renewal of the licences or ratings

specified in these requirements and of the appropriate licences specified in Chapter shall be

designated by Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

1.19.6 Medical examiners shall have received training in aviation medicine and shall receive refresher

training at regular intervals. Before designation, medical examiners shall demonstrate adequate

competency in aviation medicine. Medical examiners shall have practical knowledge and

experience of the conditions in which the holders of licences and ratings carry out their duties.

1.19.7 The competency of a medical examiner should be evaluated periodically by the medical

assessor.

1.19.8 Applicants for licences or ratings for which medical fitness is prescribed shall sign and furnish

to the medical examiner a declaration stating whether they have previously undergone such an

examination and, if so, the date, place and result of the last examination. They shall indicate to

the examiner whether a Medical Assessment has previously been refused, revoked or

suspended and, if so, the reason for such refusal, revocation or suspension.

1.19.9 Any false declaration to a medical examiner made by an applicant for a licence or rating shall

be reported to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal for necessary enforcement action. The

medical examiner shall be responsible for such reporting.

1.19.10 having completed the medical examination of the applicant in accordance with Medical

Requirement of CAAN, the medical examiner shall coordinate the results of the examination

and submit a signed report, or equivalent, to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, in

accordance with its requirements detailing the results of the examination and evaluating the

findings with regard to medical fitness.



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1.19.11 If the medical report is submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal in electronic

format, adequate identification of the examiner shall be established.

1.19.12 If the medical examination is carried out by two or more medical examiners, Civil Aviation

Authority of Nepal shall appoint one of these to be responsible for coordinating the results of

the examination, evaluating the findings with regard to medical fitness, and signing the report.

1.19.13 Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal shall use the services of medical assessors to evaluate

reports submitted to the CAAN by medical examiners.

1.19.14 The medical examiner shall be required to submit sufficient information to the Civil Aviation

Authority of Nepal to enable to undertake Medical Assessment audits.

Note.— The purpose of such auditing is to ensure that medical examiners meet applicable standards

for good medical practice and aeromedical risk assessment. Guidance on aeromedical risk assessment

is contained in the Manual of Civil Aviation Medicine (Doc 8984).

1.19.15 If the medical Standards for a particular licence are not met, the appropriate Medical

Assessment shall not be issued or renewed unless the following conditions are fulfilled:

a) accredited medical conclusion indicates that in special circumstances the applicant’s

failure to meet any requirement, whether numerical or otherwise, is such that exercise of

the privileges of the licence applied for is not likely to jeopardize flight safety;

b) relevant ability, skill and experience of the applicant and operational conditions have been

given due consideration; and

c) the licence is endorsed with any special limitation or limitations when the safe

performance of the licence holder’s duties is dependent on compliance with such

limitation or limitations.

1.19.16 Medical confidentiality shall be respected at all times.

1.19.17 All medical reports and records shall be securely held with accessibility restricted to

authorized personnel.

1.19.18 When justified by operational considerations, the medical assessor shall determine to what

extent pertinent medical information is presented to relevant officials of the Civil Aviation

Authority of Nepal.

1.20 DECREASE IN MEDICAL FITNESS

Holders of licences provided for in this requirement shall not exercise the privileges of their licences

and related ratings at any time when they are aware of any decrease in their medical fitness which

might render them unable to safely and properly exercise these privileges.



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1.21 MEDICAL UNFITNESS

1.21.1 An applicant for a licence shall, when applicable, hold a Medical Assessment issued in

accordance with the provisions of provisions of PELR and Medical Requirements.

1.21.2 Temporary Unfitness

a) A person holding a license issued under these requirements which includes a medical

assessment, who suffers any personal injury or illness affecting his capacity to function as

member of a flight crew throughout a period of 20 days or more; (or is a woman who

becomes pregnant) shall inform the Director General as soon as possible. On the

occurrence of such an injury, illness or pregnancy, the medical assessment shall be

deemed to be suspended and shall not again become current until the holder has undergone

such medical examination.

b) A person holding a license issued under these requirements which includes a current

medical assessment, shall not exercise the privileges of his license if he is aware that his

capacity to efficiently perform his duties is likely to be impaired by a decrease in his

medical fitness other than one described in sub paragraph (a) above.

1.21.3 Permanent Unfitness

a) A license holder who is found unfit to perform his flight duty permanently on medical

ground shall be declared permanently unfit by Director General on the recommendation of

Civil Aviation Medical Assessor (CAMA). Such person shall be relieved from flight duty

on permanent basis.

b) However, if due to new medical invention, such persons recover from his/her unfitness,

Director General may consider the person to act as a flight crew on the recommendation of

CAMA.

1.22 REQUIREMENTS OF MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS

1.22.1 The medical assessment process of licence holders shall as a minimum include:

a) routine analysis of in-flight incapacitation events and medical findings during medical

assessments to identify areas of increased medical risk; and

b) continuous re-evaluation of the medical assessment process to concentrate on identified

areas of increased medical risk.

1.22.2 Detailed medical provisions including appropriate aviation-related health promotion for license

holders subject to a Medical Assessment to reduce future medical risks to flight safety have

been mentioned in Medical Requirements.

1.23 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

For the initial issuance of license, the applicant must have relevant academic qualification as

stipulated in the relevant part in this PELR.



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1.24 USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

1.24.1 Holders of licences provided for in this requirement shall not exercise the privileges of their

licences and related ratings while under the influence of any psychoactive substance which

might render them unable to safely and properly exercise these privileges.

1.24.2 Holders of licenses/certificates provided for in this PELR shall not engage in any problematic

use of substances.

1.24.3 License/certificate holders who engage in any kind of problematic use of substances shall be

identified, as far as practicable, and shall be removed from their safety-critical functions.

Return to the safety-critical functions may be considered after successful treatment or, in cases

where no treatment is necessary, after cessation of the problematic use of substances and upon

determination that the person’s continued performance of the function is unlikely to jeopardize

safety.

1.25 MAINTENANCE OF COMPETENCY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

1.25.1 No person shall exercise the privileges granted by license or related ratings unless the holder

maintains competency of license and rating issued by CAAN and meets the prescribed

requirements for recent experience.

1.25.2 The validity of the license or certificate issued by CAAN has been managed in such a way that

other contracting states are enabled to be satisfied as to the validity of the license or certificate.

1.25.2.1 The maintenance of competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial air transport

operations, may be satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight

checks completed in accordance with Annex 6.

Note 1.— From 3 November 2022 onwards, the maintenance of competency of flight crew or remote

flight crew members, engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be satisfactorily

established by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks completed in

accordance with Annex 6.

1.25.2.2 Maintenance of competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s records, or in the

flight crew member’s personal log book or licence.

Note 2.— From 3 November 2022 onwards, maintenance of competency may be satisfactorily

recorded in the operator’s records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew member’s

personal log book or licence.

1.25.2.3 Flight crew members may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,

demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.



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Note 3.— From 3 November 2022 onwards, flight crew and remote flight crew members may, to the

extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of the State of the

Operator, respectively, demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that

State.

1.26 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

1.26.1 Aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical

station operators shall demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the language used for

radiotelephony communications to the level specified in the language proficiency requirements

stipulated in these requirements.

Note 4 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift pilots;

aeroplane, airship, glider, rotorcraft, powered-lift or free balloon remote pilots; air traffic

controllers; and aeronautical station operators shall demonstrate the ability to speak and

understand the language used for radiotelephony communications to the level specified in the

language proficiency requirements stipulated in these requirements.

1.26.2 Flight engineers, and glider and free balloon pilots shall have the ability to speak and

understand the language used for radiotelephony communications.

1.26.3 Flight navigators required to use the radiotelephone aboard an aircraft shall demonstrate the

ability to speak and understand the language used for radiotelephony communications.

1.26.4 The language proficiency of aeroplane, helicopter, powered-lift, airship, free balloon, gliders,

ultralight pilots and air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators who demonstrate

proficiency below the expert level (Level 6) shall be formally evaluated at intervals in

accordance with an individual’s demonstrated proficiency level.

Note 1 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, the language proficiency of aeroplane, airship, helicopter

and powered-lift pilots; aeroplane, airship, glider, rotorcraft, powered-lift or free balloon

remote pilots; air traffic controllers; and aeronautical station operators who demonstrate

proficiency below the Expert Level (Level 6) shall be formally evaluated at intervals in

accordance with an individual’s demonstrated proficiency level.

1.26.5 The language proficiency of aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift pilots, flight

navigators required to use the radiotelephone aboard an aircraft, air traffic controllers and

aeronautical station operators who demonstrate proficiency below the Expert Level (Level 6)

should be formally evaluated at intervals in accordance with an individual’s demonstrated

proficiency level, as follows:

a) those demonstrating language proficiency at the Operational Level (Level 4) should be

evaluated at least once every three years; and

b) those demonstrating language proficiency at the Extended Level (Level 5) should be

evaluated at least once every six years.



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Note 2 — Formal evaluation is not required for applicants who demonstrate expert language

proficiency, e.g. native and very proficient non-native speakers with a dialect or accent

intelligible to the international aeronautical community.

Note 3 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, the language proficiency of aeroplane, airship, helicopter

and powered-lift pilots; aeroplane, airship, gliders, rotorcraft, powered-lift or free balloon

remote pilots; flight navigators required to use the radiotelephone aboard an aircraft; air

traffic controllers; and aeronautical station operators who demonstrate proficiency below

the Expert Level (Level 6) should be formally evaluated at intervals in accordance with an

individual’s demonstrated proficiency level, as follows:

a) those demonstrating language proficiency at the Operational Level (Level 4) should be

evaluated at least once every three years; and

b) those demonstrating language proficiency at the Extended Level (Level 5) should be

evaluated at least once every six years.

Note 4 — Formal evaluation is not required for applicants who demonstrate expert language

proficiency, e.g. native and very proficient non-native speakers with a dialect or accent

intelligible to the international aeronautical community.

1.26.6 The procedure for the English language proficiency testing shall be as prescribed in the

procedures of CAAN on English language proficiency testing.

1.27 TYPES AND CATEGORIES OF AIRCRAFT

1.27.1 A license or certificate shall be valid only for the type(s) and categories of aircraft, for which

the holder of the license has produced satisfactory evidence of his/her ability to fly.

1.27.2 Type within a particular category of aircraft may only be endorsed on a license or certificate of

that category.

1.27.3 Each type of aircraft shall be endorsed in Group I (P-1) or Group II (P-2) of a pilot license.

1.27.4 Where CAAN considers appropriate, a group of aircraft of similar characteristic may be

endorsed on the pilot license.

1.28 RATING ENDORSEMENTS – GENERAL

For the initial endorsement of a Rating, revalidation of expired Ratings and the re-issuance of License

and/or Ratings, a CAAN observer pilot should be present during the briefing session and on-board

during in-flight phases of the check ride if conducted by an Instructor Pilot; however, an observer from

CAAN is not required if the check ride is being conducted by a Designated Check Pilot.

An instructor pilot or DCP shall not conduct the check-ride to the pilot to whom he has administered the

fight training or as approved by Director General on case to case basis.



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1.28.1 AEROPLANE TYPE RATING - PILOT

An aeroplane type rating will be included in a pilot license when it is first issued and will authorize the

holder to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of the aeroplane type, on which the holder successfully

demonstrates his competence in accordance with the requirement of qualifying the issue of a license.

Ratings for other aeroplane types may be included subsequently if the license holder submits a current

license issued by a Contracting State in the same class of an aeroplane, and satisfy the requirements of

PELR.

1.28.2 AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING –FLIGHT ENGINEER

An aircraft type rating will be included in a Flight Engineer License, if he/she has:

a) successfully completed an approved particular aircraft type course

b) passed a written examination of his technical knowledge of the aircraft type conducted by CAAN.

c) a practical flight check in that type of aircraft for which rating is sought.

1.28.3 HELICOPTER TYPE RATING - PILOT

A helicopter type rating will be included in a pilot license when it is first issued and will authorize the

holder to act as Pilot-in-Command or co-pilot of the helicopter type, on which the holder successfully

demonstrates his/her competence in accordance with the requirement of qualifying the issue of a license.

Ratings for other helicopter types may be included subsequently if the license holder submits a current

license issued by a Contracting State applicable to the category and class of an helicopter, and,

a) upon successful completion of the ground class and flight check as per the CAAN approved type

course satisfies for the endorsement of Type Rating; or

b) successfully completes an examination of his/her technical and performance knowledge of the

particular helicopter type and undergoes a flight training and test satisfactorily for the endorsement

of type Rating.

1.29 LIMITATIONS ON SIMULTANEOUS FLYING OF MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT

1.29.1 Unless otherwise approved by the CAAN, pilots or a flight engineer engaged in regular public

transport operations and charter operations shall be assigned to pilot on one aeroplane type for

having maximum take-off weight of more than 5700 kg.

1.29.2 License endorsements for a series or variants of a particular type shall be as prescribed in

Appendix 3 of this PELR.

1.29.3 The Air Operator shall ensure that CAAN is notified in due time prior to the flight crew

commencing the appropriate differences trainings within a particular type and operating

different series or variants of that aircraft type as stipulated in 1.29.2 and the report to be

submitted to CAAN.



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1.30 EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS

1.30.1 All written examinations (knowledge test), flight/skill test or oral tests for demonstration of

knowledge and/or skill shall be conducted at such times and places and in a manner determined

by the CAAN.

1.30.2 The CAAN may direct an applicant for any additional examinations and tests (written or oral),

in addition to the examination and tests prescribed in the relevant parts; if the CAAN is not

satisfied with the conduct/environment of the examination or test.

1.30.3 An applicant shall abide by all the rules and instructions issued by the CAAN from time to

time.

1.30.4 An applicant shall not make either orally or in writing a statement that is false or misleading,

during an application, for an examination, test or grant of license, certificate and rating. Any

false declaration will be dealt with applicable provision of Aviation Enforcement Policy and

Procedure Manual.

1.30.5 A person, who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of the rules or instructions

therein or displays an unsatisfactory conduct in the examination centre, including infringement

of examination instructions; is guilty of an offence.

1.30.6 Such person shall be liable for disqualification from examination papers including papers

already cleared. The CAAN may also restrict him from examination/test for a specified period.

For a similar second offence, he/she may be disqualified permanently for any license and

certificate examinations or tests.

1.30.7 Detailed provision on the conduct of the examination and code of conduct of examination may

be found in the examination procedure manual.

1.31 ISSUE OF LICENSE ON BASIS OF FOREIGN LICENSE

1.31.1 License issued by a non-contracting State shall not be recognized.

1.31.2 CAAN may issue a local license on the basis of the foreign license/certificate issued by a

contracting State provided applicant passes relevant licenses (PPL, CPL, ATPL, FE and FOO

etc.) examination (knowledge and skill tests), air regulations examination and other test as may

be applicable.

1.31.3 The license/certificate issued shall not carry privileges beyond the privileges granted on the

original license/certificate. The license or certificate issued may carry restrictions/limitations as

deemed appropriate by the CAAN.

1.31.4 License issued by a contracting State shall be examined properly for the compliance of ICAO

Annex 1. In case the original license is not in full compliance with ICAO Annex 1, additional

requirement mentioned in PELR will be required to be fulfilled for the conversion to Nepalese

license.



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1.32 FUNCTIONS OF STATE OF REGISTRY

1.32.1 The Convention on International Civil Aviation allocates to the State of Registry all safety

oversight functions. Where the State of Registry is unable to fulfill its responsibilities when

aircraft are leased, chartered or interchanged by an operator of another State, it may delegate to

the State of the Operator, subject to acceptance by the latter State, those functions of the State

of Registry that can be more adequately discharged by the State of Operator.

1.32.2 In such instance, a `transfer agreement’ shall be reached between the `State of Registry’ and

the `State of Operator’, under Article 83 bis of the Convention, clearly demarcating the safety

oversight functions in areas of personnel licensing, operations and airworthiness which are to

be implemented by the State of Registry and by the State of Operator.

1.33 VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSES

1.33.1 A foreign license holder who wishes to exercise the privilege of foreign license to operate the

Nepalese registered aircraft shall obtain the certificate of validation. The detailed requirements

are laid in part 4 of PELR.

1.34 METHOD OF RENDERING A FOREIGN LICENSE / CERTIFICATE VALID

1.34.1 A foreign license or certificate issued by another Contracting State may be rendered valid by

issuing an appropriate authorization. The authorization shall specify the privileges of the license

or certificate that are to be accepted as its equivalent. The validity of the authorization shall not

extend beyond the period of validity of the license. The authorization ceases to be valid if the

license upon which it was issued is revoked or suspended.

1.34.2 When a certificate of validation under 1.34.1 is issued for use in commercial air transport

operations, the validity of the other Contracting State’s licence shall be confirmed before

issuing the certificate of validation.

1.34.3 The authorization shall be given subject to the requirements prescribed in the regulations as

detailed in part 4 of PELR.

1.35 APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSING ACTIONS

1.35.1 Issue: an applicant for the initial issue of a license, certificate or rating shall submit a duly

completed application form to the Licensing and Examination Division of Flight Safety

Standards Department. The application shall be accompanied with the required evidence that

the applicant has met all application requirements.

1.35.2 Renewal: before at least 15 days of the date of expiry of a validity period, an applicant shall

submit a duly completed form to the Licensing and Examination Division of Flight Safety

Standards Department. The application form shall be accompanied with required evidence that

the applicant has met all the renewal requirements.



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1.35.3 Revalidation: where the validity of a license or certificate has not been renewed by the date

of expiry, the validity shall stand lapsed. To restore the validity of the lapsed license or

certificate, holder shall meet the prescribed revalidation requirements; and submit an

application to Licensing and Examination Division of Flight Safety Standards Department

along with evidence that all revalidation requirements have been met.

1.35.4 Application for renewal of licenses should reach at Licensing and Exam Division at least 15

days before the expiry of license.

1.35.5 The applicant shall give a reasonable time (i.e. at least 7 days not including the day of receipt

of application) to the Licensing and Examination Division of Flight Safety Standards

Department for processing of the case.

1.35.6 In case of initial type training the applicant shall obtain prior approval/permission from CAAN

for the flight training.

1.36 VARIATION, SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION

1.36.1 Any person who makes a false or misleading statement in his/her logbook or any other

documents submitted to the CAAN is guilty of an offence. The person is liable to be penalized

under enforcement regulations “Aviation Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual”.

1.36.2 Any license and associated ratings issued by the DG, CAAN for personnel engaged directly or

indirectly in flight operations activities shall have his/her license revoked or suspended if it is

found that the person was engaged in illegal activities.

1.37 APPEAL

1.37.1 An applicant may only appeal against the conduct of examinations and not against the

technical content; therefore it is important that the guidelines contained within this procedure

are adhered to.

1.37.2 An applicant may appeal against the procedure of issuance of license and its renewal. The

Director General may conduct investigation of licensing process if deemed necessary.

1.38 VALIDITY OF LICENSES

License granted under these requirements shall have the following periods of validity.

a) Provided that the Medical Certificate remains valid and other associated requirements have been

complied with, the following licenses shall be valid for a period of five years:

1. Private Pilot License

2. Commercial Pilot License

3. Airline Transport Pilot License

4. Flight Engineer License

5. Balloon Pilot License

6. A Glider Pilot License



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7. Flight Operations Officers License

b) Provided that the Medical Certificate remains valid and other associated requirements have been

complied with, the following licenses shall be valid for a period of one year:

1. Microlight/Ultralight Pilot License

1.39 SPECIFICATION OF LICENSES

Refer to Part 14.

1.40 MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All the prescribed training requirements in these regulations are the minimum requirements. The

operator may prescribe additional training, if required, depending on the performance and flying

background of the pilot to ensure that the pilot acquires the required proficiency to discharge his/her

privileges.



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PART 2

LICENSES AND RATINGS –

PILOTS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS

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PART 2

LICENSES AND RATINGS – PILOTS AND FLIGHT ENGINEERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2.1 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A PILOT LICENSE 2-1

2.2 TRANSITIONAL MEASURES RELATED TO THE

POWERED-LIFT CATEGORY 2-1

2.3 CATEGORY RATINGS 2-2

2.4 CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS 2-2

2.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE OF CLASS / TYPE RATING 2-3

2.6 STUDENT PILOTS 2-5

2.7 FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES 2-5

2.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INSTRUMENT RATING 2-5

2.9 SINGLE ENGINE CLASS RATING 2-7

2.10 MULTI-ENGINE CLASS RATING 2-7

2.11 SKILL TEST / CHECK (AIRCRAFT /SIMULATOR) – GENERAL 2-7

2.12 SKILL TEST / CHECK – OCCASIONS 2-8

2.13 UPGRADING 2-8

2.14 CONVERSION TRAINING – MULTI-ENGINE HELICOPTER 2-8

2.15 ARCRAFT TYPE TECHNICAL EXAMINATION 2-9

2.16 RESERVED 2-10


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2.17 LICENSE RENEWAL 2-10

2.18 RECENT EXPERIENCE 2-10

2.19 EXPIRY OF EXAMINATION AND LICENSE/RATINGS 2-11

2.20 FLYING WITH FOREIGN AOC HOLDER 2-14

2.21 LIMITATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS 2-14

2.22 ELIGIBILITY FOR TYPE RATING ENDORSEMENT 2-14

2.23 RESERVED 2-15

2.24 OPRATORS TO PROVIDE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS AND

GROUND INSTRUCTORS 2-15

2.25 TYPE RATING-FLIGHT ENGINEER 2-15

2.26 RESERVED 2-15

2.27 RECORDING AND CREDITING OF FLIGHT TIME 2-16

2.28 LOGGING OF INSTRUMENT TIME 2-16

2.29 LOGGING OF FLIGHT ENGINEER TIME 2-16

2.30 GROUND INSTRUCTOR 2-16

2.31 LOGBOOK CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS 2-16

2.32 REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY FLIGHT CREW 2-17


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2.1 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A PILOT LICENSE

2.1.1 A person shall not act either as Pilot-In-Command or as co-pilot of an aircraft in any of the

following categories unless that person is the holder of a license or certificate issued in

accordance with the prescribed provisions in the regulations:

a) Aeroplane

b) Helicopter

c) Powered-lift.

d) Airship of a volume of more than 4600 cubic metres

e) Glider

f) Free Balloon

g) Ultralight Aircraft

h) Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) - applicable as of 03 November 2022

2.1.2 The category of aircraft shall be included in the title of the licence itself, or endorsed as a

category rating on the licence.

2.1.3 When the holder of a pilot licence seeks a licence for an additional category of aircraft, the

CAAN shall either:

a) issue the licence holder with an additional pilot licence for that category of aircraft; or

b) endorse the original licence with the new category rating, subject to the conditions of

category ratings.

2.1.4 An applicant shall, before being issued with any pilot license or rating, meet such requirements

in respect of age, knowledge, experience, flight instruction, skill and medical fitness, as are

specified for that license or rating.

2.1.4.1 An applicant for any pilot license or rating shall demonstrate, in a manner prescribed by the

CAAN, such requirements for knowledge and skill as are specified for that license or rating.

2.2 TRANSITIONAL MEASURES RELATED TO THE POWERED-LIFT CATEGORY

2.2.1 The CAAN will endorse a type rating for aircraft of the powered-lift category on an aeroplane

or helicopter pilot licence. The endorsement of the rating on the licence shall indicate that the

aircraft is part of the powered-lift category. The training for the type rating in the powered-lift

category shall be completed during a course of approved training, shall take into account the

previous experience of the applicant in an aeroplane or a helicopter as appropriate and

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2.3 CATEGORY RATINGS

2.3.1 Category ratings shall be for categories of aircraft listed in 2.1.1.

2.3.2 The category of aircraft shall be included in the title of the license itself, or endorsed as a

category rating on the license.

2.3.3 When the holder of a pilot license seeks a license for an additional category of aircraft, an

additional pilot license for that category of aircraft may be issued or it may be endorsed in the

original license of new category;

2.3.4 Category ratings shall not be endorsed on a license when the category is included in the title of

the license itself.

2.3.5 Any additional category rating endorsed on a pilot license shall indicate the level of licensing

privileges at which the category rating is granted.

2.3.6 The holder of a pilot license seeking additional category ratings shall meet the prescribed

requirements appropriate to the privileges for which the category rating is sought.

2.4 CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS

2.4.1 Class ratings shall be established for aeroplanes certificated for single-pilot operation and shall

comprise:

a) single-engine, land;

b) single-engine, sea;

c) multi-engine, land;

d) multi-engine, sea.

2.4.2 RESERVED

2.4.3 Type ratings shall be established for:

a) each type of aircraft certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots;

b) each type of helicopter certificated for single-pilot operation except where a class rating

has been established; and

c) any type of aircraft whenever deemed necessary by the Director General.

Note 1.— Where a common type rating is established, it will be only for aircraft with similar

characteristics in terms of operating procedures, systems and handling.

Note 2.— Requirements for class and type ratings for gliders and free balloons have not been

determined.

2.4.4 When an applicant demonstrates skill and knowledge for the initial issue of a pilot license, the

category and the ratings appropriate to the class or type of aircraft used in the demonstration

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2.4.5 Circumstances in which class and type ratings are required-

The holder of Nepalese licence shall not be permitted to act either as pilot-in-command or as

co-pilot of an aeroplane, an airship, a helicopter or a powered-lift unless the holder has

received authorization as follows:

a) the appropriate class rating specified in para 2.4.1; or

b) a type rating when required in accordance with the provisions of para 2.4.3.

2.4.6 When a type rating is issued limiting the privileges to act as co-pilot, or limiting the privileges

to act as pilot-in-command only during the cruise phase of the flight, such limitation shall be

endorsed on the rating.

2.4.7 For the purpose of training, testing, or specific special purpose non-revenue, non-passenger

carrying flights, special authorization may be provided in writing to the licence holder by the

CAAN in place of issuing the class or type rating in accordance with the provision of 2.4.5.

This authorization shall be limited in validity to the time needed to complete the specific flight.

2.4.8 A flight crew license shall be valid for the type(s) of aircraft on which the holder has

demonstrated his/her technical knowledge and ability to fly.

2.4.9 The type(s) of aircraft for which a license is valid shall be specified by an endorsement on the

license.

2.4.10 A pilot or flight engineer license shall not be issued unless the applicant has qualified for the

endorsement of at least one aircraft type on the license.

2.4.11 Nepalese license shall be issued with particular type rating only for those aircraft which are in

the Nepalese civil aircraft register.

2.4.12 A pilot desiring an endorsement of a type of aircraft in which provision is not made for fully

functioning dual controls, shall make application to the CAAN for approval to undertake the

endorsement training.

2.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE OF CLASS / TYPE RATING

2.5.1 The applicant for a class rating shall have demonstrated a degree of skill appropriate to the

license in an aircraft of the class for which the rating is sought.

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2.5.2 For the type rating for pilots operating aircraft certified with minimum two pilots, the applicant

shall have gained under the supervision of a pilot endorsed on the type of aircraft for which a

rating is sought, experience in that type of aircraft and/or flight simulation training device in the

following:

a) normal flight procedures and maneuvers during all phases of flight;

b) abnormal and emergency procedures and maneuvers in the event of failures and malfunctions

of equipment, such as power plant, systems and airframe;

c) where applicable, instrument procedures, including instrument approach, missed approach

and landing procedures under normal, abnormal and emergency conditions, including

simulated engine failure;

d) for the issue of an aeroplane category type rating, upset prevention and recovery training;

e) procedures for crew incapacitation and multi-crew coordination including allocation of pilot

tasks;

f) crew cooperation and use of checklists;

g) demonstrated the skill and knowledge required for the safe operation of the applicable type

of aircraft, relevant to the duties of a Pilot-in-Command or a co-pilot as applicable;

h) and demonstrated, at the Airline Transport Pilot License level, an extent of knowledge as per

para 7.20 of this PELR.

2.5.3 For the type rating as required by 2.4.3 b) and c), the applicant shall have demonstrated the

skill and knowledge required for the safe operation of the applicable type of aircraft, relevant

to the licensing requirements and piloting functions of the applicant.

2.5.4 Applicants holding a CPL or ATPL who apply for a type rating for an aircraft type that is

certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots shall:

2.5.4.1 Satisfy the Aeronautical Knowledge requirement specified in PELR part 7, and

2.5.4.2 Successfully complete the examination referred to in PELR part 7.

2.5.4.3 Successfully complete a difference oral examination for extension of series endorsement.



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2.6 STUDENT PILOTS

2.6.1 A student pilot shall meet requirements prescribed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Such student pilots shall not pose a hazard to air navigation by strictly following the instruction

issued by the local airport.

2.6.2 A student pilot shall not fly solo unless under the supervision of, or with the authority of, an

authorized flight instructor.

2.6.2.1 A student pilot shall not fly solo in an aircraft on an international flight unless permission is

granted for the same by CAAN.

2.6.3 Medical fitness- Unless a student pilot holds a current Class 2 Medical Assessment, he/she

shall not be permitted to fly solo.

2.7 FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING DEVICES

2.7.1 The use of a FSTD for acquiring the experience or performing any manoeuvre required during

the demonstration of skill for the issue of a licence or rating shall have been approved by a

Contracting State and validated by CAAN, which shall ensure that the FSTD used is

appropriate to the task. (Refer FOR for FSTD approvals.)

2.7.2 When the Flight Simulation Training Device is approved by a member State other than Nepal:

2.7.2.1 The applicant for the rating or the training organisation providing the training shall provide

CAAN with a copy of the most recent approval document for the device.

2.7.2.2 The applicant shall submit a copy of the report of the most recent approval inspection

(evaluation) that the member State carried out on the device.

2.7.2.3 Such foreign FSTD approval process will be as per the applicable CAAN procedures.

2.7.2.4 A record of the approval of the flight simulation training devices shall be maintained at

FSSD CAAN.

2.7.2.5 The applicant shall use only those Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) that meet the

qualifications as listed under ICAO DOC 9625 Manual of Criteria for the Qualification of

Flight Simulation Training Devices volume I – Aeroplanes or volume II – Helicopters, as

applicable.

2.7.2.6 The applicant applying for permission to send their flight crew for initial, recurrent,

revalidation, recency, cross-qualification, transition, differences or upgrade trainings to

ATOs located abroad where trainings on FSTDs are involved shall submit FSTD approval

certificates issued by the States where the FSTDs are located as well as approval certificates

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2.8 REQUIREMENTS FOR AN INSTRUMENT RATING

2.8.1 Circumstances in which an instrument rating is required- A pilot license holder shall not act

either as Pilot-in-Command or as co-pilot of an aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

unless such holder has received proper authorization comprising an instrument rating

appropriate to the aircraft category.

Note: The Instrument Rating is included in the Airline Transport Pilot License — aircraft multi-crew

pilot license and commercial pilot license – airship category; and the provisions do not preclude the

issue of a license having the Instrument Rating as an integral part thereof.

2.8.2 Circumstances in which authorization to conduct instruction is required- No person having pilot

licence, be permitted to carry out flight instruction required for the issue of a pilot licence or

rating, unless such holder has received proper authorization from CAAN. Proper authorization

shall comprise:

a) a flight instructor rating on the holder’s licence; or

b) the authority to act as an agent of an approved organization authorized by the Civil Aviation

Authority of Nepal to carry out flight instruction; or

c) a specific authorization granted by the Contracting State which issued the licence.

2.8.3 CAAN shall not permit a person to carry out instruction on a flight simulation training device

(FSTD) required for the issue of a pilot licence or rating unless such person holds or has held an

appropriate licence/authorization or has appropriate flight training and flight experience and has

received proper authorization from such Contracting State.

2.8.4 Crediting of flight time

2.8.4.1 A student pilot or the holder of a pilot licence shall be entitled to be credited in full with all

solo, dual instruction and pilot-in-command flight time towards the total flight time required

for the initial issue of a pilot licence or the issue of a higher grade of pilot licence.

2.8.4.2 The holder of a pilot licence, when acting as co-pilot at a pilot station of an aircraft certificated

for operation by a single pilot but required by CAAN to be operated with a co-pilot, shall be

entitled to be credited with not more than 50 per cent of the co-pilot flight time towards the

total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot licence. The CAAN may authorize that

flight time be credited in full towards the total flight time required if the aircraft is equipped to

be operated by a co-pilot and the aircraft is operated in a multi-crew operation.

2.8.4.3 The holder of a pilot licence, when acting as co-pilot at a pilot station of an aircraft certificated

to be operated with a co-pilot, shall be entitled to be credited in full with this flight time

towards the total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot licence.

2.8.4.4 The holder of a pilot licence, when acting as pilot-in-command under supervision, shall be

entitled to be credited in full with this flight time towards the total flight time required for a

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2.9 SINGLE ENGINE CLASS RATING

The general requirements for the issuance of “single engine class ratings” are as below:

a) Completed an approved ground course.

b) Passed type Technical Examination (knowledge test).

c) Completed required number of training hours as per approved training program

d) Completed additional training if recommended by the instructor.

e) Flight check with CAAN inspector or Designated Check Pilot or Designated Examiner

(skill test).

2.10 MULTI-ENGINE CLASS RATING

The general requirements for the issuance of multi-engine class ratings are as below:

a) Completed an approved ground course.

b) Passed type Technical Examination (knowledge test)

c) Completed the required training hours including night and instruments (if applicable).

d) Completed additional training if recommended by the instructor.

e) Flight check (skill test) by CAAN inspector or Designated Check Pilot/Type Rating

Examiner (TRE).

2.11 SKILL TEST/CHECK (AIRCRAFT / SIMULATOR) - GENERAL

2.11.1 General

a) A Skill Test/check shall be conducted on a non-revenue flight or in an appropriate

simulator.

b) A DCP or TRE shall conduct the skill test/check. In cases where the operator does not have

a DCP/TRE the check may be conducted by an Instructor Pilot which must be monitored

by a CAAN Inspector.

c) For skill tests/checks conducted in an ATO conducting courses for basic pilot licenses, the

skill tests/checks shall be conducted by a CAAN Inspector or a Designated Examiner.

d) CAAN Inspector conducting the Skill Test shall hold or have held appropriate category of

license and shall have the required experience.

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2.12 SKILL TEST/CHECK – OCCASIONS

A Skill Test/Check shall be conducted for following licensing actions:

a) Issue, renewal and re-validation of a license or certificate.

b) Instrument rating.

c) Instructor rating.

d) Type rating.

e) Whenever considered necessary by the CAAN to assess the performance of a license

holder.

f) A skill test may be conducted within 90 days prior to the expiry date of license or rating. In

such cases, the renewed period shall begin from the date of expiry of the license or rating.

g) A skill test shall be conducted by DCP/TRE or Instructor pilot in presence of CAAN

inspector.

2.13 UPGRADING

Where the holder has a P-2 endorsement of an aircraft type and intends to upgrade to P-1

endorsement, he/she shall complete all given requirements for a P-1 endorsement except the type

Technical Examination if he/she has currency as a co-pilot: (Refer Appendix 1)

a) Meet the requirement of Operator's Operations Manual-Part A

b) i) Undertake at least 150 hours of supervised flying with an instructor pilot. This is in

excess of any flight hours credited for the requirements of issue of an ATPL as defined in

section 7.21.1. ii) Assessments of a pilot’s aviation skills and knowledge during this period shall be made

after every 50 hours of supervised flying to enable targeted training for the remainder of

the supervision period. A committee, as specified in section 7.27.1 d), shall review all

assessment reports, including a final report made at the end of the supervised flying, before

deciding to recommend upgrading to P1, or further targeted training.

c) Upgrading ground course and approved flight training.

d) Successfully complete flight a check by CAAN Inspector or Designated Check Pilot or

Type Rating Examiner

e) Passes oral examination

f) Upgrade to P1 status shall not be made until the pilot has accumulated at least 24 months of

flying experience.

2.14 CONVERSION TRAINING – MULTI-ENGINE HELICOPTER

A. General

An applicant for conversion of multi-engine helicopter type endorsement on his license shall

have received theoretical instruction and flight training from an instructor or DCP.



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B. Theoretical Training

i. Not less than 25 hours theoretical instruction, including.

ii. Syllabus items for helicopter type technical examination.

iii. Loading (type related).

iv. Weight and performance (type related).

v. Effect of engine failure on performance and system operation.

C. Flying Training

As per approved company training manual including:

a) Normal and emergency operation of the helicopter and its systems in various load

conditions.

b) normal and maximum performance single engine take-off in various conditions and

various type of approach (normal, steep and shallow);

c) Pinnacle and confined area operation.

d) Effect of one engine failure in visual conditions and simulated instrument flight

conditions.

e) Auto rotation flight (if applicable).

f) Running landings and take-off (if applicable).

2.15 AIRCRAFT TYPE TECHNICAL EXAMINATION

2.15.1 The validity of the Technical Examinations conducted by CAAN shall be valid for a period of

up to 24 months;

2.15.2 However, after passing the Examinations, if an applicant has not received Type Training on the

particular type of aircraft within the next 12 months, the person shall undergo a complete

ground course and pass an Examination conducted by the Operator;

2.15.3 Furthermore, if the applicant has not received Type Training on the particular aircraft within

24 months of having passed the CAAN examinations, the person shall undertake the complete

ground course and pass the CAAN examinations again.

2.15.4 In the case of ground trainings and examinations conducted abroad for induction of a new type,

such programs shall normally be monitored by a CAAN Inspector assigned for the purpose or

person authorized by CAAN however, if this is not possible due unforeseen circumstances,

CAAN reserves the right to conduct its own examinations for the particular type of aircraft

prior to type endorsement.

2.15.5 In cases where CAAN has authorized an ATO located abroad to conduct trainings and

examinations including skill tests and in cases where the examinations or skill tests is not

possible to be monitored by a CAAN inspector, those checks and examinations may be

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2.15.6 In cases where a course has been conducted in an ATO in Nepal, such training and

examination programs shall be monitored by a CAAN Inspector assigned for the purpose;

however, if this is not possible due to unforeseen circumstances, CAAN reserves the right to

conduct its own examinations for the particular type of aircraft prior to type endorsement.

2.15.7 In case of applicant failing in written type examination he/she may not apply for re-

examination until 30 days after the date he/she failed in exam unless he/she gets the

recommendation from the instructor for re-examination citing that the candidate has undergone

the remedial training and is ready for the re-examination.

2.16 RESERVED

2.17 LICENSE RENEWAL

2.17.1 The renewal application shall reach at FSSD at least 15 days before the expiry of the license with

necessary fee and other relevant supporting document as required in the relevant part of the

license.

2.17.2 FSSD will issue a note to the holder against the deposit of the license which will act equivalent to

the license until the holder is in receipt of his renewed license.

2.17.3 The renewal requirements for different types of license are detailed in the relevant part of PELR.

2.17.4 No renewal action will be taken for the licenses when all relevant requirements are not

completed and day will be counted from the date relevant documents are completed. Manual of

Service may be referred for details.

2.18 RECENT EXPERIENCE

The holder of a license issued under these requirements shall not exercise the privileges of his

license by acting as a pilot, a flight engineer and flight operations officer unless he/she has

satisfied the requirements for recent experience as specified.

2.18.1 Recent Experience for Private Pilot

The holder of Private Pilot License shall not exercise the privilege of the holder's license unless

that person, within the immediate preceding 6 months, has flown not less than 5 hours of flight

time as a private pilot in an aircraft of the same type.

2.18.2 Recent Experience for Flight Instructor

The holder of Flight Instructor Rating shall not exercise the privileges of his rating to act as a

flight instructor:

a) Unless he/she, within the past 24 calendar months, has logged at least 10 hours of instruction

time as a Flight Instructor, or

b) Unless he/she, successfully undergoes a refresher ground course and a special pilot

proficiency check designed and approved for flight instructors as per approved training

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2.18.3 Recent Experience for Pilot-in-Command and Co-pilot

2.18.3.1 An operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls

of a type or variant of a type of aircraft during takeoff and landing unless that pilot has

operated the flight controls during at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding

90 days on the same type of aircraft or in a flight simulator approved for the purpose.

2.18.3.2 When a pilot-in-command or a co-pilot is flying several variants of the same type of aircraft

or different types of aeroplanes with similar characteristics in terms of operating procedures,

systems and handling, the CAAN shall decide under which conditions the requirements of

2.18.3.1for each variant or each type of aircraft can be combined.

2.18.4 Recent Experience for Flight Engineer

a) A flight engineer shall not be assigned to duty as flight engineer of an aircraft engaged in

commercial air transportation unless:

(i) he has in the preceding 90 days served as the flight engineer of the same type of

Aircraft; and

(ii) he has in the preceding six months, demonstrated his ability to carry out the functions

of a flight engineer during a check of his proficiency in the same type of

aircraft; this requirement may be deemed to be satisfied if he has within the

preceding twelve months carried out two such checks, provided that the interval

between the checks is not less than four months.

b) The above requirements may be satisfied during a proficiency check or during a course of

training carried out in a flight simulator approved for the purpose by the Director General.

2.18.5 Recent experience for flight operations officer

a) Evidence that he/she has within the immediate preceding 12 months made at least one way

flight on the flight deck of an aircraft over an area in which he/she is authorized to exercise

his duties.

2.19 EXPIRY OF EXAMINATION AND LICENSE/RATINGS

2.19.1 Expiry of Examination

a) An applicant who fails in a written test may not apply for re-testing until 30 days after

the date he failed the test. However, in the case of his failure, may request for re-

testing before the 30 days have expired upon presenting written statement from an

instructor certifying that he/she has given remedial instruction as appropriate to the

applicant and finds him/her competent to pass the test.



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b) An applicant will be eligible for flight check within 12 months of his passing

the ground test(s).

c) After elapse of 12 months or more but not more than 24 months of passing

written test, the applicant is required to undergo a refresher ground course with

flight training to be eligible for the flight check.

d) After elapse of 24 months of written test the candidate is required for a written

test applicable to the initial ground course and flight training to be eligible for

flight check(s).

2.19.2 Expiry of License/Rating(s)

(a) Where a license has not been renewed by the date of expiry, the validity of the

license stands lapsed.

(b) A holder of the expired license shall not exercise the privileges of his/her

license/rating until he/she has either received his/her renewed license/rating or has

got special approval from the CAAN.

(c) In case where the license or rating has expired, the applicant shall obtain prior

approval/permission from CAAN for receiving training for the revalidation of the

type or training on a new type.

2.19.2.1 Revalidation of expired Ratings

1. A rating shall be considered expired if the applicant does not fulfill all the necessary

requirements that are required to keep currency on the particular rating.

2. Once a Rating has expired, the flight crew shall be immediately put off from active

flight duty until the person fulfills all the necessary requirements.

3. The requirements that shall be required to maintain currency on Type are:

a. Recurrent Trainings (ground and flight)

b. Proficiency Check

c. Route check on type (if applicable)

d. Emergency Evacuation

e. Other necessary trainings (as applicable) that are required on an annual or

biennial basis eg. CRM, Human Factors, CFIT, Safety Management System,

Monsoon Briefing, ALAR, Upset Prevention Recovery Training, ACAS,

Dangerous Goods etc.

f. Medical validity

g. English language proficiency

4. To restore the validity of an expired Rating, the holder shall meet the requirements

subject to the expiry period from the date of expiry as follows:

a. If the duration is less than 24 months, the applicant shall fulfill the requirements

in 2.19.2.1, 3 as applicable.



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b. If the duration is more than 24 months, the applicant shall successfully complete

all the requirements necessary for initial training on type, which includes the

approved ground course, civil aviation Technical examination, flight training

with specified hours, skill test (check ride) and as stated in 2.19.2.1, 3 as

applicable.

2.19.2.2 Revalidation of expired License

1. To restore the validity of an expired License with currency maintained, the applicant

shall fulfill the requirements of PELR as per the applicable category of License.

2. To restore the validity of an expired License with expired or invalid currency, the

applicant shall fulfill the requirements mentioned below:

a. Where the license has expired for the period upto three months, the applicant

shall fulfill all the requirements necessary for the renewal of the Ratings.

b. Where the license has expired for the period between three and twenty-four

months, the applicant shall fulfill the requirements of 2.19.2.1, 3.

c. Where the license has expired for the period between twenty-four months and

sixty months, the applicant shall complete the requirements mentioned in

2.19.2.1, 4b.

d. Where the license has expired for more than sixty months, the applicant shall

successfully complete all the requirements necessary for initial issue which

includes:

i) a current medical examination

ii) a certificate from a flying instructor certifying that the student has carried out

sufficient refresher training covering the contents of the course syllabus

approved for CAAN's ATPL or CPL and other relevant licenses examination

as relevant and pass theoretical examination of CAAN.

iii) he/she shall successfully complete the examination on Aeronautical

Information Publication (air law), Flight Operation Requirements, NCAR,

PELR and other applicable Civil Aviation Rules and regulations.

iv) while undergoing a new type conversion, he/she shall successfully complete

the approved ground course and CAAN examination on type and fulfill the

requirements of 2.19.2.1, 3.

v) The initial, recurrent and other ground and flight trainings shall be conducted

in accordance with FOR (A) and (H) as well as Part D of the company

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2.19.3 In the case Flight Engineer and Flight Operations Officer (Flight Dispatcher), refer to Parts 8 and

11 respectively.

2.20 FLYING WITH FOREIGN AOC HOLDER

2.20.1 (a) A local license holder employed by a foreign AOC holder/operator, acceptable to the

CAAN; and undergoing regular recurrent trainings, proficiency checks, may get his local license renewed based on the Instrument Rating check conducted abroad, subject to his providing to the LED, FSSD, CAAN all the required documentary evidence for license renewal as mentioned in the PELR appropriate to the type of license held.

(b) When any FSTD is used by the foreign AOC holder for training and checking of Nepalese flight crew, the AOC holder shall make available to CAAN the latest copy of the FSTD approval and the last evaluation date conducted by the local authority on that device as

well as the latest ATO certificate.

(c) When it is deemed necessary by the CAAN that an inspection of the ATO or FSTD or the monitoring of such trainings and checks is required, the cost of any such visit shall be

borne by the applicant/AOC holder as applicable.

2.20.2 The applicants shall submit the following documents for considerations of the case:

a) Application Letter from the employer for the renewal/revalidation;

b) Copy of last page of logbook duly authenticated by foreign CAA (State of

Operator)/operator;

c) Valid Nepalese license; in case of invalid license, the applicant shall first complete the

revalidation process;

d) Photocopy of valid foreign license/certificate;

e) Copy of medical certificate of ICAO standard of appropriate class;

f) Flight Simulator Check report; and

g) Other required documents as relevant.

2.21 LIMITATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

2.21.1 A single-engine aeroplane shall operate at night only on a training mission within aerodrome

area.

2.21.2 Night flying on multi-engine aeroplane (below 5700 kg) may be conducted subject to a valid

instrument rating and night currency.

2.21.3 Night flying on multi-engine helicopters may be conducted subject to a valid instrument rating

and night currency.

2.22 ELIGIBILITY FOR TYPE RATING ENDORSEMENT

2.22.1 To qualify for an aircraft type endorsement, an applicant shall have completed an approved

ground training course with an aviation training organization and from Instructor authorized by

CAAN.

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2.22.3 Completed approved flying training and/or simulator training.

2.22.4 Passed a flight check with CAAN inspector or Designated Check Pilot (DCP) or Designated

Examiner (DE).

2.22.5 Refer to Appendix 2 ZFTT for requirements on approval of Zero Flight Time Training.

Note: In case of aircraft type training conducted at CAAN validated ATO and training not monitored

by CAAN inspectors or DCP, an oral examination will be required.

2.23 RESERVED

2.24 OPERATORS TO PROVIDE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS AND GROUND

INSTRUCTORS

The holder of an Air Operator Certificate issued by the Director General who is engaged in

commercial operations shall ensure that sufficient number of Flight Instructors and instructors for

ground courses who are qualified in accordance with CAAN requirements.

2.25 TYPE RATING –FLIGHT ENGINEER

2.25.1 An aircraft type rating will be included in a Flight Engineer License, if he/she has:

a) successfully completed an approved particular aircraft type course

b) passed a written examination of his technical knowledge of the aircraft type conducted by

CAAN.

c) a practical flight check in that type of aircraft for which rating is sought.

2.25.2 FLIGHT ENGINEER (F/E) INSTRUCTOR RATING

a) A Flight Instructor Rating included in a Flight Engineer License will entitle the holder to

give flight instruction in the type or types of Aircraft for which he holds a current rating.

b) A Flight Engineer Instructor Rating will be issued to an applicant who produces a current

F/E license including Instructor Rating issued by a Contracting State or who shall have:

i) completed not less than 1000 hours of flight time as a Flight Engineer on the type of

Aircraft involved;

ii) have satisfactorily completed an approved training course of flight instruction and

ground training techniques and

iii) has satisfactorily completed a flight check showing his ability to act as an instructor with

an Instructor (F/E) or Flight Engineer, designated by Director General.

c) A Flight Instructor Rating in an F/E license will have the same period of validity as the

license and will be revalidated upon renewal of the license.

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2.27 RECORDING AND CREDITING OF FLIGHT TIME

2.27.1 A license/certificate holder shall maintain a logbook, which may be subject to random checks

by the CAAN.

2.27.3 All aircrew flight time shall be logged in the logbook.

2.27.3 Flight time during which a pilot is under dual instruction shall be entered in his logbook as

`dual’ and the pilot giving instruction shall sign the entry. Dual flight time shall be logged if

the aircraft was scheduled for flight training.

2.27.4 A pilot may log as co-pilot the total flight time while co-pilot of an aircraft:

a) for which his license is endorsed; and

b) which is certificated for multi-pilot operations by the manufacturer or CAAN.

2.27.5 An instructor may log as Pilot-in-Command the total flight time during which he/she was

acting as an instructor. The log entries shall show that the flight time was as an instructor.

2.27.6 A DCP, who is conducting a check while on the controls, shall log the time as P1. This time

shall not be indicated as `instructional hours’.

2.28 LOGGING OF INSTRUMENT TIME

2.28.1 A pilot may log the instrument flight time only:

a) While he/she is manually manipulating the controls, with reference to instrument under

either actual or simulated instrument flying conditions. The entire period may be logged as

instrument flying time.

b) While monitoring or providing input to the auto-pilot/auto stabilization equipment when it

is engaged.

2.29 LOGGING OF FLIGHT ENGINEER TIME

2.29.1 the holder of a flight engineer license may log the total flight time;

a) While operating as a flight engineer or supervising a flight engineer.

b) Flying as flight engineer under supervision.

2.29.2 The holder of a flight engineer license may log as simulator time for the time he/she operates

as flight engineer of an approved aircraft simulator.

2.29.3 To log the time specified in above paragraphs, a flight engineer license shall be endorsed with

the particular type of aircraft.

2.30 GROUND INSTRUCTOR

Refer to FOR (A) chapter 15 and FOR (H) chapter 13.

2.31 LOG BOOK CERTIFICATION AND ENDORSEMENTS

2.31.1 a Pilot log book shall be duly certified by:

a) The concerned instructor for each instructional flight (dual), or



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b) The concerned IP for a co-pilot flying as P-1 u/s (PICUS), or

c) The concern authorized person from the operation department of the operator.

2.32 REQUIREMENT FOR MILITARY FLIGHT CREW

2.32.1 A military flight crew applying for a CAAN license shall be entitled to a maximum of fifty

percent of his military flight hours when seeking the crediting of his military flight hours for

pursuing a higher grade of his commercial license.

2.32.2 A military flight crew applying for a CAAN license must meet the following requirements:

a) hold a commercial pilot license or airline transport pilot license from a Contracting State.

b) produce a letter of release from the military aviation.

c) pass a knowledge test on the appropriate category of aircraft at the commercial or airline

transport pilot license level.

d) a letter of employment from an air operator.

e) a copy of the total hours on the logbook.

f) a copy of the military pilot license or certificate indicating the last held category, class and

type rating.

g) pass the ground and flight training on the type of aircraft for which the rating is sought.

h) pass the proficiency check on the type of aircraft for which the rating is sought.

i) the necessary fee voucher

2.32.3 For other military aviation personnel like flight engineer, flight navigator etc. same applicable

requirements shall be applicable for the other military professionals, i.e. all requirements

prescribed for the respective licenses or certificates in these requirements shall be applicable.

2.32.4 Accreditation of military experience shall be awarded by a panel comprising the subject matter

expert. The panel shall prepare a report with objective evaluation of the candidate and submit

the report to the Director General for acceptance. This will allow awarding the credit in the

knowledge and experience of the flight crew.

2.32.5 Such license may be restricted to be valid only for specified Nepalese air operators for specific

time with other limitations as may be prescribed by the Director General.

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PART 3

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ORGANIZATION

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PART 3


TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.1 APPROVAL 3-1

3.2 CONTENTS OF THE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 3-1

3.3 TRAINING AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 3-1

3.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM 3-2

3.5 FACILITIES AND TRAINING EQUIPMENT 3-3

3.6 PERSONNEL 3-3

3.7 RECORDS 3-4

3.8 OVERSIGHT AND SURVEILLANCE 3-4

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3.1 Approval

The organization willing to obtain the approval of the CAAN for the English Language training

organization of shall demonstrate following. The approval will be indicated by issuance of an

approval certificate.

3.2 Contents of the Approval Certificate.

The approval certificate issued to a training organization shall contain at least the following

information:

a) the name and address of the training organization,

b) the date the certificate was issued,

c) the period of validity,

d) the training programmes approved, and

e) any limitations or restrictions that may apply.

3.3 Training and Procedures Manual

3.3.1 A training organisation shall establish a Training and Procedures Manual and use that manual to

guide and direct its personnel in the conduct of their duties.

3.3.2 The Training and Procedures Manual shall be published using a medium and format chosen by

the operator, providing the manual can be made available to and read by members of the

operator’s personnel and by representatives of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

3.3.3 The Training and Procedures Manual shall contain at least the following information:

a) a list of the types of training the organization is approved to deliver;

b) a description of the training programme(s);

c) the name, duties and qualification of the person assigned the responsibility of ensuring that

training activities are conducted in compliance with this requirement

d) the duties and qualification of the personnel assigned responsibility for

planning training,

supervising training, and

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e) a clear identification of the position with responsibility to oversee, operate and maintain

the system for recording student progress and for recording the qualifications and training

of instructional and examining staff;

a) a description of the:

organization’s quality assurance system;

organization’s facilities and training equipment;

procedures used to establish and maintain the competence of instructional personnel;

training to be provided to the operator’s personnel in order for them to comply with

the operator’s procedures and requirements;

method used for the completion and retention of the training records for both

trainees and staff

3.4 Quality Assurance System

3.4.1 The training organisation shall assign a person to the role of Quality Manager.

3.4.2 The Quality Manager shall report directly to the Head of Training, with formal mechanisms in

place to ensure that the Accountable Executive is aware of all issues impacting the quality of

training services

3.4.3 The Quality Manager shall be responsible for verifying the extent to which all regulatory

requirements as well as the standards established by the organisation are being satisfied.

3.4.4 The Quality Manager shall ensure that the quality system itself and work undertaken in support

of the quality system is properly documented, implemented, maintained, and continuously

reviewed so that steps to improve the policy, procedures and practices are implemented

periodically.

3.4.5 The Quality Manager shall establish a quality assurance plan that includes at least the following

activities:

a) monitoring training procedures and practices,

b) monitoring the assessment and testing procedures and practices,

c) monitoring personnel qualifications and training,

d) monitoring training devices and equipment for certification, calibration, and functionality,

e) conducting internal and external audits,

f) developing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on corrective and preventative actions,

g) identifying trends through the use of appropriate statistical analysis, and

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3.4.6 The Quality Manager shall create a risk profile inventory of hazards and threats that are likely to

impede the organization’s ability to conform to the required standard of performance.

3.4.7 The Quality Manager shall create a plan to mitigate the risks identified in the risk profile

inventory.

3.4.8 The Quality Manager shall establish a coherence matrix that lists all of the regulatory

requirements that apply to the organization’s operation and identifies at least:

a) the processes the organisation has in place to ensure continuous compliance with each

requirement, and

b) the managerial position responsible for effective implementation of each process.

3.4.9 The Quality Manager shall establish and publish a schedule for internal quality audits of the

organization.

3.4.10 The Quality Manager shall ensure that those assigned to conduct quality audits are

appropriately trained to perform that task.

3.4.11 Auditors of a particular activity should not have day-to-day involvement with the activity being

audited.

3.4.12 The Quality Manager shall ensure that quality assurance training is provided to all staff of the

training organisation. That training is to include:

a) the concept of quality assurance, including how it differs from quality control,

b) the organisations objectives as set out in the Quality Assurance section of its Training and

Procedures Manual,

c) inspection and audit techniques, and

d) the organization’s reporting procedures and requirements.

3.5 Facilities and Training Equipment

3.5.1 The training organisation shall have or have access to the information, equipment, training

devices, and material necessary for the conduct of the courses for which it is approved.

3.5.2 Training devices used by the organisation as part of its training programme(s) shall be

commensurate to the activities undertaken.

3.6 Personnel

3.6.1 The training organisation shall assign to a member of its staff the responsibility of ensuring that

training activities are conducted in compliance with the requirements of Training Organization.

3.6.2 The training organisation shall employ personnel to plan, perform, and supervise the training

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3.6.3 The training organisation shall provide its instructional personnel with initial and recurring

training related to their assigned tasks and responsibilities.

3.7 Records

3.7.1 The Quality Manager shall establish, maintain and retain records pertaining to the Quality

Assurance System for a period of at least 05 years. As a minimum, the following records will be

retained:

a. audit schedules,

b. inspection and audit reports,

c. responses to findings,

d. corrective action reports,

e. follow-up and closure reports, and

f. management evaluation reports.

3.7.2 The training organisation shall establish, maintain and retain student records to show how each

trainee has satisfied all requirements of the training programme(s).

3.7.3 This record shall be maintained for at least two years following the completion of the training

programme.

3.7.4 The training organisation shall establish, maintain and retain records to show the qualifications

and training of instructional and examining staff.

3.7.5 This record shall be maintained for at least two years after the employee ceases to perform the

function for the training organisation.

3.8 Oversight and Surveillance

3.8.1 Routine surveillance of training organisations will consist of at least annual inspections carried

out by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. These inspections may involve a single inspection

covering all aspects of the organization’s operation or specific-purpose inspections of individual

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PART – 4

VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSES



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PART 4

VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

4.1 PURPOSE OF VALIDATION 4-1

4.2 TYPES OF VALIDATION 4-1

4.3 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE 4-1

4.4 VALIDATION LETTER 4-1

4.5 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A VALIDATION CERTIFICATE 4-1

4.6 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD VALIDATION LETTER 4-2

4.7 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ISSUE 4-2

4.8 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – CONDITIONS AND SCOPE 4-3

4.9 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – ISSUE PROCESS 4-3

4.10 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE/LETTER – VALIDATION EXAMINATION 4-4

4.11 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – VALIDITY PERIOD 4-4

4.12 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD 4-4

4.13 VALIDATION LETTER – CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ISSUE 4-4

4.14 VALIDATION LETTER – ISSUE PROCESS 4-5

4.15 VALIDATION LETTER – VALIDITY PERIOD 4-5

4.16 VALIDATION LETTER – EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD 4-5

4.17 FEE SCHEDULE 4-5

4.18 FOREIGN LICENSED FLIGHT CREW WORKING IN NEPAL 4-5

4.19 AUTHORIZATION LETTER– ISSUE PROCESS 4-6

4.20 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE/AUTHORIZATION LETTER 4-7


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Attachment 4-2 4-10

Attachment 4-3 4-11


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4.1 PURPOSE OF VALIDATION

The purpose of a validation is to permit a foreign license/certificate holder, to exercise the

privileges of his/ her license/certificate for a specific purpose and for a limited duration on a

Nepalese registered aircraft in Nepal or abroad.

4.2 TYPES OF VALIDATION

4.2.1 Two types of validation documents shall be issued by the CAAN as under:

a) Validation Certificate

b) Validation Letter.

4.3 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

4.3.1 A Validation Certificate is issued to a foreign license holder authorizing him/her to

exercise the privileges of license in operation of a Nepalese registered aircraft.

4.3.2 The license holder shall carry the Validation Certificate, along with his valid foreign

license, while exercising the privileges of Validation Certificate.

4.4 VALIDATION LETTER

4.4.1 A Validation Letter is issued to a foreign license holder authorizing that person to

exercise the privileges of license in operation of a foreign registered aircraft, under

operational control of a Nepalese operator/owner.

4.4.2 The license holder shall carry the Validation Letter, along with his valid foreign

license, while exercising the privileges of the Validation Letter.

4.5 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A VALIDATION CERTIFICATE

4.5.1 No pilot holding a foreign license shall operate a Nepalese registered aircraft without

his/her foreign license having been rendered valid in accordance with the prescribed

method; and the foreign license holder having been issued with a `Validation

Certificate’.

4.5.2 No Flight Engineer holding a foreign license shall operate a Nepalese registered aircraft

without his/her foreign license having been rendered valid in accordance with the

prescribed method; and the foreign license holder having been issued with a `Validation

Certificate’.

4.5.3 No cabin crew holding a foreign license/certificate shall operate a Nepalese registered

aircraft without her/his foreign license/certificate having been rendered valid in

accordance with the prescribed method; and the foreign license holder having been

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4.5.4 No maintenance engineer holding a foreign license shall carry out any maintenance

work on a Nepalese registered aircraft without his foreign license having been rendered

valid in accordance with the prescribed method; and the foreign license holder having

been issued with a `Validation Certificate’.

4.5.5 No flight operation officer holding a foreign license shall dispatch a Nepalese

registered aircraft, from a Nepalese approved dispatch centre, without his foreign

license having been rendered valid in accordance with the prescribed method; and the

foreign license holder having been issued with a `Validation Certificate’.

4.6 REQUIREMENT TO HOLD A VALIDATION LETTER

4.6.1 No pilot holding a foreign license shall operate a foreign registered aircraft on a dry

lease, wet lease, damp lease, sub-lease, charter, sub-charter or interchange aircraft

under the operational control of a Nepalese operator/owner without his foreign license

having been rendered valid in accordance with the prescribed method; and the foreign

license holder having been issued with a `Validation Letter’.

4.6.2 No flight engineer holding a foreign license shall operate a foreign registered aircraft

on a dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, sub-lease, charter, sub-charter or interchange

aircraft under the operational control of a Nepalese operator/owner without his foreign

license having been rendered valid in accordance with the prescribed method; and the

foreign license holder having been issued with a `Validation Le tter’.

4.6.3 No cabin crew holding a foreign license shall operate a foreign registered aircraft on a

dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, sub-lease, charter, sub-charter or interchange aircraft

under the operational control of a Nepalese operator/owner without his foreign license

having been rendered valid in accordance with the prescribed method; and the foreign

license holder having been issued with a `Validation Letter’.

4.6.4 No maintenance engineer holding a foreign license shall carry out maintenance work on

a foreign registered aircraft on a dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, sub-lease, charter,

sub-charter or interchange aircraft under the operational control of a Nepalese

operator/owner without his foreign license having been rendered valid in accordance

with the prescribed method; and the foreign license holder having been issued with a

`Validation Letter’.

4.7 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE - CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ISSUE

4.7.1 A Validation Certificate will be issued to a foreign license holder under, subject to

meeting the prescribed requirements, under following circumstances:

a) Operation of an aircraft based in Nepal or abroad with Nepalese registration.

b) For any other purpose, not specified above, as deemed appropriate by the Civil

Aviation Authority of Nepal.



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4.8 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – CONDITIONS AND SCOPE

4.8.1 A Validation Certificate shall be issued in specific circumstances, for a specific purpose

and for a specific duration.

4.8.2 The privileges granted by the Validation Certificate shall not exceed the original

license.

4.8.3 The period of validity of the Validation Certificate shall not exceed the period of

validity of the original license.

4.8.4 Validation Certificate may be issued with restrictions/limitations, as applicable.

4.8.5 The Validation Certificate shall contain the authorization details including name,

foreign license type and number, issuing State, medical status, type of aircraft to be

operated, period of validity and any other restriction/limitation as deemed necessary by

the Director General.

4.9 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – ISSUE PROCESS

4.9.1 Issue of a Validation Certificate shall be subject to the following process:

a) A request by the operator/owner to the CAAN justifying the need for such a

validation.

b) Submission by the operator of the individual’s original valid foreign license with

appropriate type rating, Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating as applicable. (clear

photocopy of the license documents - if the individual is not physically present in

the country as yet)

c) Submission by the operator of the individual’s valid medical assessment with

appropriate class from the State issuing the license.

d) Submission by the operator of the work permit issued by the State for the

employment in Nepal by Nepalese operator.

e) Submission by the operator the evidence of required security clearance (or clearance

letter from Ministry of Home Affairs) in accordance with the government

regulations as applicable.

f) Verification by the licensing office of the license details from the issuing State

including medical and English Language proficiency.

g) Passing of the CAAN oral examination for air regulations.

h) Payment of applicable fee.



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Note - The certificate of validation is to demonstrate the competency of the holder based on

his/her original license. This does not relieve the operator and holder of certificate of

validation from being responsible to fulfil all applicable Nepalese rules and regulation

including labour rules and immigration rules before exercising the privileges of the

certificates.

4.10 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE/ LETTER – VALIDATION EXAMINATION

4.10.1 The Validation Examination shall comprise two parts as under:

a) A written examination on the Civil Aviation Air Regulations in rules and regulation

from training organization and an oral test in Nepalese Aviation Rules and

Regulations by Flight Safety Standards Department.

b) English language proficiency test for those candidates having difficulties in English

during the oral test in (a) for those other than native English speaker.

4.10.2 With prior approval of the Director General, Validation Examination may be conducted,

by CAAN licensing officers, outside the country at no expense to CAAN.

4.11 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE - VALIDITY PERIOD

Validation Certificate shall be normally issued for a period of 6 calendar months or as per the

validity of the holder’s foreign license or medical certificate or works permit whichever is

earliest.

4.12 VALIDATION CERTIFICATE – EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD

4.12.1 Period of validity of the Validation Certificate may be extended by the CAAN subject

to a valid request by the operator/owner justifying the need for extension.

4.12.2 Validation certificate shall be renewed subject to applicant meeting renewal

requirements of the licenses.

4.12.3 Licensing fee payment as per the fee schedule as per CAR 2058.

4.13 VALIDATION LETTER - CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ISSUE

4.13.1 A Validation Letter may be issued to a foreign license holder operating a foreign

registered aircraft under dry lease, wet lease, damp lease, sub-lease, charter, sub-charter

or interchange aircraft under the operational control of a Nepalese operator/owner.

4.13.2 `Validation Letter’ shall be issued to the License/Certificate holder subject to meeting

the requirements agreed with the state of registry under the `Transfer Agreement’

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4.14 VALIDATION LETTER – ISSUE PROCESS

4.14.1 Issue of a Validation Certificate shall be subject to the following process:

a) A request by the operator/owner to the licensing office.


appropriate type rating, instrument rating and instructor rating as applicable. (clear

photocopy of the license documents if the individual is not physically present in the

country as yet)


appropriate class.

d) Submission by the operator the work permit issued by the state.

e) Verification by the LED, FSSD of the license details from the issuing State.

f) Examination of English language (as applicable) and Nepalese Air Regulations.

g) Payment of licensing fee.

4.15 VALIDATION LETTER – VALIDITY PERIOD

4.15.1 Validation Letter shall be issued for a period 6 calendar months or as per the validity of the

holder’s foreign license or medical certificate whichever is earliest.

4.16 VALIDATION LETTER – EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD

4.16.1 Period of validity of the Validation Letter may be extended by the CAAN subject to a request

by the operator/owner and payment of the licensing fee.

4.16.2 Validation letter will be renewed subject to applicants fulfilling the renewal requirement of the

licenses.

4.17 FEE SCHEDULE

As per CAAN fee schedule as per CAR 2058.

4.18 FOREIGN LICENSED FLIGHT CREW WORKING IN NEPAL

4.18.1 An applicant who holds a licence including a type rating issued by a Contracting State and

wishes to convert to a CAAN license shall complete the following requirements, keeping in

view CAAN’s recognition of licenses issued by Contracting States:

a) For a period of six months, the applicant shall fly with a Validation Certificate issued by

the Director General on the particular type with the particular operator; thereafter,

b) For a period longer than six months,

i) if the applicant wishes to convert to a CAAN license for which the applicant must

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1. CAAN Basic CPL, ATPL, Flight Dispatcher or Flight Engineer examination in part

or full as applicable; CAAN shall conduct a gap analysis of the subjects that will

require an examination;

2. pass the type (Technical/Performance) examination;

3. pass the Civil Aviation Air Regulation course;

4. pass the CAAN Class 1 medical examination;

5. in the case of a non-native English speaker, pass an English language test;

6. If an applicant has flying experience of 1000 hours or more on type, the

requirement mentioned above in part b i (2) will be exempted.

7. submit the applicable fees, and

8. Fulfill any other requirements as determined appropriate by the DG, CAAN.

9. Fulfill Eligibility requirements as determined in applicable license type.

ii) The applicant must successfully undertake:

1. A company indoctrination training program;

2. A technical and performance refresher ground class and exam from the operator,

the report of which to be submitted to CAAN;

3. At least one hour of familiarization flight training in the operator’s aircraft;

however, this requirement shall not be mandatory when the applicant has

previously flown in Nepal under an Authorization Letter for at least fifty hours;

4. One Proficiency Check in the appropriate piloting capacity conducted by the

Designated Check Pilot or Instructor Pilot (in the presence of a CAAN observer) to

the latter’s satisfaction.

iv) Upon completion of the requirements mentioned in 4.18.1 b (i) and (ii), the applicant’s

current type rating on his/her Contracting State’s license shall be endorsed on the

CAAN license in the piloting capacity of the applicant’s original license.

4.19 Authorization letter– ISSUE PROCESS

4.19.1 An authorization letter will be issued to the foreign license holder if he/she is not an

employee of Nepalese operator and comes from the manufacturer or ATO or specialized

centre for special and short term assignment for activities like ferry flight, check/test

flight, proficiency check flights and other non-commercial activities for less than one

week or specific activities.

4.19.2 Issue of an authorization letter shall be subject to the following process:

a) A request by the operator/owner to the CAAN justifying the need for such

authorization.



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appropriate Type Rating, Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating as applicable.

(clear photocopy of the license documents - if the individual is not physically

present in the country as yet).


appropriate class from the State issuing the license.

d) Verification by the licensing office of the license details from the issuing State

including medical and English Language proficiency.

e) Passing of the CAAN oral examination for air regulations except for the ferry flight

into Nepal. The candidate shall obtain in-house briefing in Nepalese air law and

may appear in CAAN oral test for the same.

f) Payment of applicable fee.

Note- The certificates of validation and authorization letters demonstrate the competency of

the holders based on his/her original license. This does not relieve the operator and holder of

certificate of validation from being responsible to fulfil all applicable Nepalese rules and

regulation before exercising the privileges of the certificates.

4.20 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE/AUTHORIZATION LETTER

4.20.1 The format for the Approval Certificates issued to the persons should contain the following

information:

(a) name of the person

(b) address and location of the organization where currently employed.

(c) type and number of license or certificate held by the person

(d) privileges of approval certificate/Authorization Letter

(e) reference of relevant CAAN regulations

(f) quote approval by other contracting State, if applicable

(g) limitations of certificate

(h) conditions attached, if any

(i) validity period of approval certificate.

(j) issuing authority

4.20.2 Renewal

(a) The certificate may be renewed subject to a satisfactory surveillance/inspection report

by the CAAN.

(b) In the case of foreign nationals, a copy of the renewed license or certificate issued by

the CAA of the State of issuance and a copy of the current Work Permit issued by the

Department of Labor.

(c) Either the certificate may contain space for renewal entries or a fresh certificate can be

issued every time.



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Attachment 4-1

VALIDATION CERTIFICATE


VALIDATION CERTIFICATE No.

The ____(PPL/CPL/ATPL)________ License No. ________ issued on

______(date of issuance by State of Issuance)_______ by _____(State of

Issuance)______ in favor of ______(name of pilot)______ is hereby rendered valid

for the purpose of operations with ____(name of Nepalese Operator)_____ in the

capacity and subject to the conditions and the limitations specified below. The

holder shall abide by the rules, regulations and limitations contained in Personnel

Licensing Requirements, Flight Operations Requirements and CAR 2058.

a) This certificate is valid subject to medical fitness and a valid License

until _____(date of validity)______. Subject to the limitations

prescribed in (c) below, the holder is authorized to exercise the

privileges of his/her original license for __________________ type of

aircraft registered in Nepal as _______________________for

_________________purpose.

b) This certificate is to be carried with the original license, Work Permit and Security

Clearance as applicable.

c) Limitations:

____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

_____________________

Signature of Holder

Dated : _______________


Licensing and Examination Division



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RENEWAL

FROM TO REMARKS



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Attachment 4-2

SPECIMEN VALIDATION LETTER

CAAN Ref.:

Dated:

Dear Sir,

SUBJECT: VALIDATION LETTER NO.: ………

1. Ref: __________________________

2. The Foreign License of the under mentioned crew of __________________________ are rendered

valid. The competency is to ensure that the renewal requirements are kept in accordance with the

requirements of the State of Registry:

S.No Name Authorization License # Aircraft

1. Mr. ……….. Captain ATPL-…….. B-757

3. The crew is advised to carry a copy of this letter, along with the original license while operating flights.

4. This certificate is valid until ______________

5. The holder of this certificate is authorized to operate only _______________ Registered aircraft.

_____________________

Signature of Holder

c.c.:

Flight Operations Division


Yours Faithfully,




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Attachment 4-3


AUTHORIZATION No.

The ________(PPL/CPL/ATPL)___ License No. _________ issued on

______(issuance date of State of Issuance)____by_____(name of Issuing

State)________in favor of _____(name of pilot)____________is hereby

rendered valid for the purpose of operations with __(name of Nepalese

Operator)_____ in the capacity and subject to the conditions and the

limitations specified below. The holder shall abide by the rules, regulations

and limitations contained in Personnel Licensing Requirements, Flight

Operations Requirements and CAR 2058.

This authorization is valid subject to medical fitness and a valid License

until ____(date of validity)___. Subject to the limitations prescribed in (c)

below, the holder is authorized to exercise the privileges of his/her original

license for __________________ type of aircraft registered in Nepal as

_____________________for___________________ purpose.

Dated : _______________


………………………………………..

For Director General




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PART – 5

PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE



17 September 2019

PART – 5

PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

5.1 INTRODUCTION 5-1

5.2 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS 5-1

5.3 APPROVAL PROCESS OF THE TESTING ORGANIZATION

AND AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE TEST 5-1

5.4 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY HOLISTIC DESCRIPTORS 5-1

5.5 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY LEVELS 5-2

5.6 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY EVALUATION 5-2

5.7 VALIDITY CHECK 5-2

5.8 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ENDORSEMENT 5-2

5.9 CONVERSION OF FOREIGN PILOT LICENSE 5-2

5.10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING ORGANIZATION 5-3

Attachment A A-1



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5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Radiotelephony provides the means by which pilots and ground personnel communicate with

each other. Used properly, the information and instructions transmitted are of vital importance

in conduct of safe and expeditious operation of aircraft. On the other hand, the use of non-

standard procedures and phraseology can cause misunderstanding. Incidents and accidents

have occurred in which a contributing factor has been the misunderstanding caused by the use

of poor phraseology. However it does not mean that the personnel involved are exempted from

using non-standard phraseologies. Where standard phraseologies are not sufficient for safe

communications, the use of plain English is always desired. Therefore, the importance of using

correct and precise standard phraseology as well as plain English cannot be overestimated.

5.1.2 This regulation provides the working details for the determination of the English Proficiency

Level in the ATC communications radio phraseology.

5.2 English Proficiency Requirements

Refer to para 1.26

5.3 Approval Process of the Testing Organization and Authority to Conduct the Test

5.3.1 Approval process of the testing organizations vis-à-vis authorized testers / raters outside of

CAAN is not applicable until further provisions in this regard are made by the authority. The

responsibility for assessment and testing service until such provisions shall rest with the

CAAN. Para 5.10 makes such provisions regarding the approval of such training organizations.

5.3.2 CAAN has designated a panel of authorized personnel comprising authorized language rater

and operational rater as part of examiners to conduct the test. Procedures for conducting the

test are given in the PLM developed by the CAAN.

5.4 English Proficiency Holistic Descriptors

5.4.1 The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the description, as given below, in the ATC

radiotelephony and in plain language.

5.4.2 The proficient speakers shall:

a) Communicate effectively in voice-only (telephone/radio telephone) and in face to face

situations.

b) Communicate on common, concrete and work related topics with accuracy and clarity.

c) Use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognize and

resolve misunderstandings in a general or work related context. (for example to check,

confirm or clarify information)

d) Handle successfully and with relative ease the linguistic challenges presented by a

complication or unexpected turn of events that occurs within the context of a routine work

situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; and

e) Use a dialect or accent, which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.



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5.5 English Proficiency Levels

5.5.1 The under mentioned English language proficiency rating levels shall be endorsed on the

licence/certificate:

a) Level 1 – Pre-Elementary.

b) Level 2 – Elementary.

c) Level 3 – Pre-Operational.

d) Level 4 – Operational.

e) Level 5 – Extended.

f) Level 6 – Expert.

5.5.2 For English language proficiency rating scale, refer to Attachment A.

5.6 English Proficiency Evaluation

5.6.1 English language proficiency of operational level (Level 4) as a pre-requisite for the issue of

any Licence.

5.6.2 Operational Level (Level 4) shall be evaluated by the CAAN at least once every three years.

5.6.3 Extended Level (Level 5) shall be evaluated by the CAAN at least once every six years.

5.6.4 Expert Level (Level 6) is not required for formal evaluation.

5.6.5 Formal evaluation by the CAAN in English language proficiency may be exempted for

applicants who demonstrate Expert language proficiency, e.g. English speaking or very

proficient non-native English speakers with a dialect or accent intelligible to the international

aeronautical community.

5.6.6 Re-evaluation is required for persons who demonstrate language proficiency below the Expert

Level (Level 6).

5.7 Validity Check

Taking into account that the language proficiency level may or may not remain valid prior to

the renewal of a licence, the validity check of English Language Proficiency shall be carried

out in accordance with the established checklist provided for licence renewal.

5.8 English Proficiency Endorsement

5.8.1 English language proficiency shall be endorsed on the Licence or Certificate at para XIII titled

`Remarks’ in accordance with the English Language prescribed proficiency level in Annex 1.

5.9 Conversion of Foreign Pilot License

5.9.1 A holder of a foreign professional or private license shall have been certified to at least Level 4

language proficiency, by the foreign authority issuing his/her licence, in order to convert his

licence to a Nepali equivalent. The language proficiency level endorsed on his/her foreign

licence will be endorsed on his/her Nepali licence.

5.9.2 A holder of a foreign professional or private licence, whose language proficiency is not certified

by the CAAN issuing his/her licence, shall be assessed for his language proficiency in

accordance with paragraph 5.5 in order to convert his licence to a Nepali equivalent.



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5.9.3 Notwithstanding the above, the CAAN may, at its discretion request a foreign licence holder,

who wishes to convert to an equivalent Nepalese licence, to undergo re-assessment for language

proficiency.

5.10 English Language Training Organization

5.10.1 The approval of the English Language Training center shall be granted after the applicant has

fully demonstrated the requirements set forth in this section.

5.10.2 The applicant shall have the adequate organization with adequate staffs, facilities, trainers,

testers, record keeping systems, training and testing aids, monitoring system, reporting system,

in place in order to demonstrate that they are capable of conduct the activities sought in the

scope of approval.

5.10.3 The applicant shall develop Training and Procedure Manual (TPM) that shall include the

elements mentioned in 5.10.3 and other associated procedures. The TPM shall describe all

necessary procedures associated with the activities of organization.

5.10.4 The validity of the approval shall be for one year from date of approval unless it is surrendered,

suspended or revoked.

5.10.5 The approval shall be renewed for one year after demonstrating that the organization complies

with all requirements prescribed for the approval.

5.10.6 The approval shall follow all applicable rules and regulations of Civil Aviation Authority of

Nepal. Any willful violation shall lead to enforcement action.

5.10.7 The procedures for the approval have been spelled out in PLM.


Rev. 00 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL

Attachment A -1

ATTACHMENT A of Chapter 5

ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY RATING SCALE

1.1 Expert, extended and operational levels

1.2

LEVEL

PRONUNCIATION

Assumes a dialect and/or

accent intelligible to the

aeronautical community.

STRUCTURE Relevant grammatical

structures and

sentence patterns are

determined by

language functions

appropriate to the

task

VOCABULARY FLUENCY COMPREHENSION INTERACTIONS

Expert

6

Pronunciation, stress,

rhythm, and intonation,

though possibly

influenced by the first

language or regional

variation, almost never

interfere with ease of

understanding.

Both basic and

complex

grammatical

structures and


consistently well

controlled.

Vocabulary range and

accuracy are sufficient

to communicate

effectively on a wide

variety of

familiar and

unfamiliar topics.

Vocabulary is

idiomatic, nuanced,

and sensitive to

register.

Able to speak at length

with a natural, effortless

flow. Varies speech flow

for stylistic effect, e.g. to

emphasize a point. Uses

appropriate discourse

markers and connectors

spontaneously.

Comprehension is

consistently accurate

in nearly all contexts

and includes

comprehension

of linguistic and

cultural subtleties.

Interacts with ease in

nearly all situations. Is

sensitive to verbal and

non-verbal cues and

responds to them

appropriately.

Extended

5


rhythm, and intonation,

though influenced by the

first language or regional

variation, rarely interfere

with ease of

understanding.

Basic grammatical

structures and


consistently well

controlled. Complex

structures are

attempted but with

errors which

sometimes interfere

with meaning.


accuracy are sufficient

to communicate

effectively on

common, concrete,

and work-related

topics. Paraphrases

consistently

and successfully.

Vocabulary is

sometimes idiomatic.

Able to speak at length

with relative ease on

familiar topics but may

not vary speech flow as a

stylistic device. Can

make use of appropriate

discourse markers or

connectors.

Comprehension is

accurate on common,

concrete, and work

related topics and

mostly accurate when

the speaker is

confronted with a

linguistic or situational

complication or an

unexpected turn of

events. Is able to

comprehend a range of

speech varieties

(dialect and/or accent)

or registers.

Responses are

immediate, appropriate,

and informative.

Manages the speaker/

listener relationship

effectively.

Operational

4


rhythm, and intonation

are influenced by the

first language or regional

variation but only

sometimes interfere with

ease of understanding.

Basic grammatical

structures and


used

creatively and are

usually well

controlled. Errors

may occur,

particularly in

unusual or

unexpected

circumstances, but

rarely interfere with

meaning.


accuracy are usually

sufficient to

communicate

effectively on

common, concrete,

and work-related

topics.

Can often paraphrase

successfully when

lacking vocabulary in

unusual or unexpected

circumstances.

Produces stretches of

language at an

appropriate tempo. There

may be occasional loss of

fluency on transition

from rehearsed or

formulaic speech to

spontaneous interaction,

but this does not prevent

effective communication.

Can make limited use of

discourse markers or

connectors. Fillers are

not distracting.

Comprehension is

mostly accurate on

common, concrete,

and work related

topics when the accent

or variety used is

sufficiently intelligible

for an international

community of users.

When the speaker is

confronted with a

linguistic or situational

complication or an

unexpected turn of

Responses are usually

immediate, appropriate,

and informative. Initiates

and maintains exchanges

even when dealing with

an unexpected turn of

events. Deals adequately

with apparent

misunderstandings by

checking, confirming, or

clarifying.


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events, comprehension

may be slower or

require

clarification strategies.

Levels 1, 2 and 3 are on subsequent page.

1.2 Pre-operational, elementary and pre-elementary levels

LEVEL

PRONUNCIAT

ION

Assumes a

dialect and/or

accent

intelligible to

the

aeronautical

community.

STRUCTU

RE

Relevant

grammatic

al

structures

and

sentence

patterns

are

determined

by

language

functions

appropriat

e to the

task

VOCABUL

ARY FLUENCY

COMPREHENS

ION

INTERACTI

ONS

Pre-

operatio

nal

3

Pronunciation,

stress, rhythm,

and intonation

are influenced

by the

first language or

regional

variation and

frequently

interfere with

ease of

understanding.

Basic

grammatic

al

structures

and

sentence

patterns

associated

with

predictable

situations

are

not always

well

controlled.

Errors

frequently

interfere

with

meaning.

Vocabulary

range and

accuracy are

often

sufficient to

communicat

e on

common,

concrete, or

work-related

topics, but

range is

limited and

the word

choice often

inappropriat

e. Is often

unable to

paraphrase

successfully

when

lacking

vocabulary.

Produces

stretches of

language,

but phrasing

and pausing

are often

inappropriat

e.

Hesitations

or slowness

in language

processing

may prevent

effective

communicat

ion.

Fillers are

sometimes

distracting.

Comprehension

is often accurate

on common,

concrete, and

work related

topics when the

accent or variety

used is

sufficiently

intelligible for an

international

community of

users.

May fail to

understand a

linguistic or

situational

complication or

an unexpected

turn of events.

Responses are

sometimes

immediate,

appropriate,

and

informative.

Can initiate

and maintain

exchanges

with

reasonable

ease on

familiar topics

and in

predictable

situations.

Generally

inadequate

when dealing

with an

unexpected

turn of events.


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Element

ary

2

Pronunciation,

stress,

rhythm, and

intonation

are heavily

influenced by

the first

language or

regional

variation and

usually interfere

with

ease of

understanding.

Shows

only

limited

control of a

few simple

memorized

grammatic

al

structures

and

sentence

patterns.

Limited

vocabulary

range

consisting

only of

isolated

words and

memorized

phrases.

Can produce

very short,

isolated,

memorized

utterances

with

frequent

pausing and

a distracting

use of fillers

to search for

expressions

and to

articulate

less familiar

words.

Comprehension

is limited to

isolated,

memorized

phrases when

they are

carefully and

slowly

articulated.

Response time

is slow and

often

inappropriate.

Interaction is

limited to

simple routine

exchanges.

Pre-

elementa

ry

1

Performs at a

level below the

Elementary

level.

Performs at

a level

below the

Elementary

level.

Performs at

a level

below the

Elementary

level.

Performs at

a level

below the

Elementary

level.

Performs at a

level below the

Elementary

level.

Performs at a

level below

the

Elementary

level

Note.— The Operational Level (Level 4) is the minimum required proficiency level for radiotelephony

communication.

Levels 1 through 3 describe Pre-elementary, Elementary, and Pre-operational levels of language

proficiency, respectively, all of which describe a level of proficiency below the ICAO language proficiency

requirement.

Levels 5 and 6 describe Extended and Expert levels, at levels of proficiency more advanced than the

minimum required Standard.

As a whole, the scale will serve as benchmarks for training and testing, and in assisting candidates to attain

the ICAO Operational Level (Level 4).


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PART – 6

BASIC LICENSES – AIRCREW



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PART – 6

BASIC LICENSES – AIRCREW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE – AEROPLANE

B. PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE – HELICOPTER

C. PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE – POWERED-LIFT

D. PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE – AIRSHIP

E. GLIDER PILOT LICENSE

F. BALLOON PILOT LICENSE

G. ULTRA LIGHT PILOT LICENSE

H. LICENSES AND RATINGS FOR REMOTE PILOTS

6.1 PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE (AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER) 6-1

6.2 PPL – ELIGIBILITY 6-1

6.3 PPL – APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION (ATO) 6-1

6.4 PPL – LICENSING REQUIREMENT 6-1

6.5 PPL – KNOWLEDGE – Aeroplane, Airship, Helicopter, Powered Lifts 6-1

6.6 PPL – EXPERIENCE – AEROPLANE 6-2

6.7 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION – AEROPLANE 6-3

6.8 PPL – EXPERIENCE – HELICOPTER 6-4

6.9 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION – HELICOPTER 6-4

6.10 PPL – EXPERIENCE – POWERED-LIFT 6-4

6.11 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION – POWERED-LIFT 6-5

6.12 PPL – EXPERIENCE – AIRSHIP 6-6

6.13 PPL – FLYING HOURS BREAK DOWN – AIRSHIP 6-6

6.14 PPL – CAAN EXAMINATION AND TESTS 6-6

6.15 PPL – CAAN TECHNICAL EXAMINATIONS 6-7

6.16 PPL – SKILL – AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER 6-7

6.17 PPL – ERROR MARGINS 6-8

6.18 PPL – PRIVILEGES OF LICENSE 6-8

6.19 PPL – VALIDITY 6-8

6.20 PPL – CURRENCY 6-8

6.21 PPL – RENEWAL 6-8

6.22 PPL – REVALIDATION 6-9

6.23 PPL – NIGHT RATING 6-9

6.24 PPL – LIMITATIONS 6-9

6.25 PPL – LOGBOOK 6-10

6.26 PPL – FEE SCHEDULE 6-10



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6.27 PPL – DOCUMENTATION 6-10

6.28 FOR RENEWAL OF PPL 6-10

6.29 FOR REVALIDATION OF PPL 6-11

6.30 GLIDER PILOT LICENSE (GPL) 6-11

6.31 FREE BALLOON PILOT LICENCE (BPL) 6-17

6.32 ULTRA LIGHT PILOT LICENSE (UPL) 6-23

6.33 LICENCES AND RATINGS FOR REMOTE PILOTS 6-28



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6.1 PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE – AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER

6.2 PPL - ELIGIBILITY

6.2.1 SPL

6.2.1.1 Applicant shall hold a valid student pilot license.

6.2.2 Age

6.2.2.1 Applicant shall not be less than 17 years of age.

6.2.3 Medical

6.2.3.1 Applicant shall hold Class II medical.

6.3 PPL –APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION (ATO)

6.3.1 The flying organization conducting training for the issue of a private pilot license shall hold a valid

approval from CAAN as an approved training organization (ATO).

6.3.2 ATO shall have the detailed course of each category of aircraft, as applicable, approved from the

CAAN.

6.3.3 ATO shall begin each course after informing CAAN.

6.4 PPL – LICENSING REQUIREMENT

a) Completion of ground theoretical course.

b) Completion of flying experience.

c) Passing of CAAN Technical Examinations.

d) Passing of CAAN Oral Test.

e) Passing of CAAN Skill Test.

6.5 PPL – KNOWLEDGE- AEROPLANE, AIRSHIP, HELICOPTER, POWERED-LIFTS

6.5.1 The Applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a Private Pilot License and appropriate to the category of aircraft intended to be

included in the license, in at least the following subjects:

6.5.2 Air Law

6.5.2.1 Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a Private Pilot License; rules of the air; altimeter

setting procedures; appropriate Air Traffic Services practices and procedures;

6.5.3 Aircraft General Knowledge for Aeroplanes, Airships, Helicopters and Powered-Lifts:

a) principles of operation and functioning of engines, systems and instruments;

b) operating limitations of the relevant category of aircraft and engines; relevant operational

information from the flight manual or other appropriate document;

c) relevant operational information from the flight manual or other appropriate document;

d) for helicopter and powered-lift, transmission (power-trains) where applicable;

e) for airship, physical properties and practical application of gases;



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6.5.4 Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

a) effects of loading and mass distribution on flight characteristics; mass and balance calculations;

b) use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data;

c) pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to private operations under VFR; preparation

and filing of air traffic services flight plans; appropriate Air Traffic Services procedures; position

reporting procedures; altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high-density traffic;

6.5.5 Human Performance

6.5.5.1 human performance including principles of Threat and Error Management;

6.5.6 Meteorology

6.5.6.1 application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for obtaining,

meteorological information; altimetry; hazardous weather conditions;

6.5.7 Navigation

6.5.7.1 practical aspects of air navigation and dead-reckoning techniques; use of aeronautical charts;

6.5.8 Operational Procedures

a) application of threat and error management principles to operational performance;

b) altimeter setting procedures;

c) use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and abbreviations;

d) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be taken to avoid

hazardous weather, wake turbulence and other operating hazards;

e) in the case of the helicopter, and if applicable, powered-lifts, settling with power; ground

resonance; retreating blade stall; dynamic roll-over and other operation hazards; safety

procedures, associated with flight in VMC;

6.5.9 Principles of Flight

6.5.9.1 Principles of flight;

6.5.10 Radiotelephony

6.5.10 Communication procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR operations; action to be taken in case

of communication failure.

6.6 PPL – EXPERIENCE - AEROPLANE

6.6.1 The Applicant shall have completed not less than 40 hours or 35 hours if completed during a course of

approved training, of flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes appropriate to the class rating. it will be

determined whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a flight simulation training device, is

acceptable as part of the total flight time of 40 hours or 35 hours, as the case may be. Credit for such

experience shall be limited to a maximum of 5 hours.



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6.6.2 When the Applicant has flight time as a pilot of aircraft in other categories, it will be determined

whether such experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements can be

reduced accordingly.

6.6.3 The Applicant shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than 10 hours of solo flight time appropriate

to the class rating sought under the supervision of an authorized flight instructor, including 5 hours of

solo cross-country flight time with at least one cross-country flight totalling not less than 270 km (150 nm)

in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes shall be made.

6.6.4 Operations to, from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services

procedures;

6.6.5 Normal and crosswind take-offs and landings.

6.7 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION - AEROPLANE

6.7.1 The Applicant shall have received dual instruction in aeroplanes appropriate to the class rating sought

from an authorized flight instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the Applicant has operational

experience in at least the following areas to the level of performance required for the private pilot:

a) recognize and manage threats and errors;

b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, aeroplane inspection and

servicing;

c) aerodrome and traffic pattern operations, collision avoidance precautions and procedures;

d) control of the aeroplane by external visual reference;

e) flight at critically slow airspeeds; recognition of, and recovery from, incipient and full stalls;

f) flight at critically high airspeeds; recognition of, and recovery from, spiral dives;

g) normal and cross-wind take-offs and landings;

h) maximum performance (short field and obstacle clearance) take-offs; short-field landings;

i) flight by reference solely to instruments, including the completion of a level 180° turn;

j) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and, where available, radio

navigation aids;

k) emergency operations, including simulated aeroplane equipment malfunctions;

l) operations to, from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services

procedures; and

m) Communication procedures and phraseology.

Note: The instrument experience specified in 6.7.1 and the night flying dual instruction in 6.18.2 do not

entitle the holder of private license to pilot aeroplanes under IFR.



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6.8 PPL – EXPERIENCE - HELICOPTER

6.8.1 The Applicant shall have completed not less than 40 hours of flight time or 35 hours if completed

during a course of approved training, as a pilot of helicopters. it will be determined whether

experience as a pilot under instruction in a flight simulation training device, is acceptable as part of the

total flight time of 40 hours. Credit for such experience shall be limited to a maximum of 5 hours.


whether such experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements can

be reduced accordingly.

6.8.3 The Applicant shall have completed in helicopters not less than 10 hours of solo flight time under the

supervision of an authorized flight instructor, including 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time with

at least one cross-country flight totalling not less than 180 km (100 nm) in the course of which

landings at two different points shall be made.

6.9 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION - HELICOPTER

6.9.1 The Applicant shall have received not less than 20 hours of dual instruction time in helicopters from

an authorized flight instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the Applicant has operational



b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, helicopter inspection and

servicing;


d) control of the helicopter by external visual reference;

e) recovery at the incipient stage from settling with power; recovery techniques from low-rotor rpm

within the normal range of engine rpm;

f) ground manoeuvring and run-ups; hovering; take-offs and landings — normal, out of wind and

sloping ground;

g) take-offs and landings with minimum necessary power; maximum performance take-off and landing

techniques; restricted site operations; quick stops;

h) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and, where available, radio

navigation aids, including a flight of at least one hour;

i) emergency operations, including simulated helicopter equipment malfunctions; autorotative

approach;

j) operations to, from and transmitting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services

procedures; and

k) Communications procedures and phraseology.

6.10 PPL – EXPERIENCE - POWERED-LIFT

6.10.1 The Applicant shall have completed not less than 40 hours of flight time as pilot of a powered-lift. it

will be determined whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a flight simulation training device

is acceptable as part of the total flight time of 40 hours.



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6.10.3 The Applicant should have completed in a powered-lift not less than 10 hours of solo flight time under

the supervision of an authorized flight instructor, including 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time

with at least one cross-country flight totalling not less than 270 km (150 nm) in the course of which full

stop landings at two different aerodromes shall be made.

6.11 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION - POWERED-LIFT

6.11.1 The Applicant should have received not less than 20 hours of dual instruction time in a powered-lift

from an authorized flight instructor. the instructor shall ensure that the Applicant has operational



b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, powered-lift inspection and

servicing;


d) control of the powered-lift by external visual reference;

e) ground manoeuvring and run-ups; hover and rolling take-offs and climb-out; hover and rolling

approach and landings — normal, out of wind and slopping ground;

f) take-offs and landings with minimum necessary power; maximum performance take-off and landing

techniques; restricted site operations; quick stops;

g) flight by reference solely to instruments, including the completion of a level 180° turn;

h) recovery at the incipient stage from settling with power; recovery techniques from low-rotor rpm


i) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and, where available, radio

navigation aids, including a flight of at least one hour;

j) emergency operations, including simulated powered-lift equipment malfunctions; power of

reconversion to autorotation and autorotative approach, where applicable; transmission and

interconnect driveshaft failure, where applicable;

k) operations to, from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services

procedures; and

l) Communication procedures and phraseology.

Note.— The instrument experience specified in 6.11.1 g) and the night flying dual instruction specified in

6.18.2 do not entitle the holder of a private pilot licence to pilot powered-lifts under IFR.



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6.12 PPL – EXPERIENCE - AIRSHIP

6.12.1 The Applicant shall have completed not less than 25 hours of flight time as a pilot of airships,

including at least:

a) 3 hours of cross-country flight training in an airship with a cross-country flight totalling not less

than 45 km (25 nm);

b) 5 take-offs and 5 landings to a full stop at an aerodrome with each landing involving a flight in the

traffic pattern at an aerodrome;

c) 3 hours of instrument time; and

d) 5 hours as pilot assuming the duties of the pilot-in-command under the supervision of the pilot-

in-command.

6.13 PPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION - AIRSHIP

6.13.1 The Applicant shall have received dual instruction in airships from an authorized flight instructor. The

instructor shall ensure that the Applicant has received instruction in at least the following areas:


b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, airships inspection and

servicing;

c) ground reference manoeuvres;

d) aerodrome and traffic pattern operations, collision avoidance precautions and procedures;

e) techniques and procedures for the take-off, including appropriate limitations, emergency

procedures and signals used;

f) control of the airships by external visual reference;

g) take-offs and landings and go-around;

h) maximum performance (obstacle clearance) take-offs;

i) flight by reference solely to instruments, including the completion of a level 180o turn;

j) navigation, cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and radio navigation aids;

k) emergency operations (recognition of leaks), including simulated airship equipment

malfunctions; and

l) Communication procedures and phraseology.

6.14 PPL - CAAN EXAMINATION AND TESTS

6.14.1 Eligibility

a) Applicant shall be eligible to appear in the CAAN written examinations after having

flown at least 50% of the required experience.



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6.15 PPL- CAA TECHNICAL EXAMINATION

exam questions Duration pass marks validity

PPL –

General +

Cat.

aeroplane

100 3 hours 70% 2 years

PPL- General

+ Cat.

helicopter


PPL- General

+ Cat.

powered-lift


PPL- General

+ Cat.

Airship


Type

Technical

and

Performance


6.16 PPL – SKILL

6.16.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as pilot-in-command of an

aircraft within the appropriate category, the procedures and manoeuvres, with a degree of

competency appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a private pilot license and

to:


b) operate the aircraft within its limitations;

c) maintain control of the aircraft at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of

a procedure or manoeuvre is assured.

d) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

e) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

f) apply aeronautical knowledge



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6.17 PPL - ERROR MARGINS

Height

normal flight 150 feet

with simulated engine failure (for multi-engine aircraft) 200 feet

heading/tracking of radio aid

normal flight 100

with simulated engine failure (for multi-engine aircraft) 150

Speed

take-off & approach +15/-5 knots

normal flight 10 knots

with simulated engine failure (for multi-engine aircraft) 15 knots

6.18 PPL - PRIVILEGES OF LICENSE

6.18.1 The privileges of the holder of a private pilot license shall be to act, but not for remuneration, as pilot-

in-command or co-pilot of aircraft within the appropriate aircraft category engaged in non-revenue

flights.

6.18.2 Before exercising the privileges at night, the license holder shall have received dual instruction in

aircraft within the appropriate category of aircraft in night flying including take-off, landing and

navigation.

6.18.3 Before exercising the privileges at night, the license holder shall hold a night rating.

6.18.4 Before carrying passenger, the license holder shall have a passenger rating.

6.19 PPL - VALIDITY

6.19.1 A PPL shall be valid for 60 months.

6.20 PPL - CURRENCY

6.20.1 The holder of a PPL shall remain current subject to 3 take-off and 3 landings in preceding

90 days.

6.20.2 The night currency shall remain current subject to 3 take-off and 3 landings by night in

preceding 90 days.

6.20.3 Currency on types of aircraft with similar performance and handling characteristics is

acceptable provided an endorsement is also held for that type of aircraft.

6.21 PPL - RENEWAL

6.21.1 PPL shall be renewed subject to a skill test after every 24 months or maintaining a higher

license.



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6.22 PPL - REVALIDATION

6.22.1 from the date of expiry of PPL to 24 months

a) 01 hour of training

b) Skill test from approved instructor

6.22.2 after 24 months of expiry of PPL:

a) Pass PPL- Gen and PPL-Cat.

b) 03 hours of training.

c) Type Technical examination.

d) Skill Test from an approved instructor

6.23 PPL - NIGHT RATING

6.23.1 Private Pilot License may be endorsed with a Night Rating subject to a total experience of 50:00hrs

provided the Applicant has:

a) 25:00 hrs as PIC.

b) 05: hrs as Night with:

i) 03:00 hrs as DUAL with minimum 5 take-off and landings.

c) 05:00 hrs instrument training.

d) Flight check with CFI/DCP with log book endorsement.

6.24 PPL - LIMITATIONS

6.24.1 The holder of a PPL may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers, but

not for remuneration, provided he/she has a passenger rating endorsed on license.

6.24.2 The instrument experience and the night flying dual during the instruction phase for the issue of

license do not entitle the holder of a Private Pilot License to pilot aeroplane, helicopters, powered-lift

and airship under IFR.

6.24.3 The holder of a PPL not endorsed with an Instrument Rating shall not pilot an aircraft

under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

6.24.4 The holder of a PPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft by night unless he has

a night rating on his license.

6.24.5 The holder of a PPL not endorsed with an instrument rating but having a night rating may

fly at night only in visual meteorological conditions (VMC).

6.24.6 The holder of a PPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft engaged in spinning

practice unless he/she has been certified in the log book by a duly qualified flight instructor

as being competent to recover from fully developed spins.



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6.24.7 The holder of a PPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft engaged in aerobatic

flight unless he/she has been certified in the log book by a qualified flight instructor or an

approved person as being competent in the maneuvers to be performed.

6.24.8 The holder of a PPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft engaged in formation

flight unless he/she has been certified in log book as competent by a qualified flight

instructor or an approved person as being competent to carry out formation flight.

6.24.9 When the holders of private pilot licenses-aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift,

free balloon pilot licenses, glider pilot licenses have passed their 50 th birthday, the period

of validity specified in 6.19 should be further reduced to 12 months.

6.25 PPL - LOGBOOK

A holder of a Private Pilot License shall maintain a logbook in accordance with the CAAN

prescribed regulations.

6.26 PPL - FEE SCHEDULE

As per the CAAN fee schedule of CAR 2058.

6.27 PPL - DOCUMENTATION

6.27.1 For Issue of PPL

a) Application.

b) Medical assessment.

c) 2 color photographs

d) PPL examination result.

e) Photocopy of first and last page of logbook.

f) PPL course completion certificate.

g) Cross-country certificate if applicable

h) Skill test report.

i) Fee voucher.

6.28 FOR RENEWAL OF PPL

a) Application form.

b) Private pilot license.

c) Skill test report.

d) Medical assessment.

e) Copy of Flight Log Book

f) Fee voucher



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6.29 FOR REVALIDATION OF PPL

a) Application.

b) Private pilot license.

c) Training record, as applicable

d) Skill test report.

e) Medical assessment.

f) Fee voucher

6.30 GLIDER PILOT LICENSE (GPL)

6.30.1 GPL - ELIGIBILITY

a. Age

Applicant shall not be less than 16 years of age.

b. Medical

Applicant shall hold at least Class 2 medical certificate.

c. Educational Qualification

An applicant must complete Class 12 equivalent.

6.30.2 GPL - AIRWORTHINESS

Each person operating a glider shall ensure that the glider has been issued with a Certificate of

Airworthiness (C of A) by the CAAN.

6.30.3 GPL - FLYING TRAINING ORGANIZATION

An approved glider flying organization may be authorized to conduct training for Glider Pilot

License provided it meets the CAAN prescribed requirements of Aviation Training Organization

(ATO).

6.30.4 GPL - AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

6.30.4.1 The Applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted

to the holder of a Glider Pilot License in at least the following subjects:

a) Air law

rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a glider pilot license; rules of the air;

appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

b) Aircraft general knowledge

i) principles of operation of glider systems and instruments;

ii) operating limitations of gliders; relevant operational information from the flight manual or

other appropriate document;

c) Flight performance and planning

i) effects of loading and mass distribution on flight characteristics; mass and balance

considerations;

ii) use and practical application of launching, landing and other performance data;



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iii) pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to operations under VFR; appropriate

air traffic services procedures; altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high-

density traffic;

d) Human performance

i) human performance relevant to the glider pilot including principles of threat and error

management;

e) meteorology i) application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for obtaining,

meteorological information; altimetry;

f) Navigation i) practical aspects of air navigation and dead-reckoning techniques; use of aeronautical

charts;

g) Operational procedures i) use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations;

ii) different launch methods and associated procedures;

iii) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be taken to

avoid hazardous weather and wake turbulence and other operating hazards;

h) Principles of flight

i) Principles of flight relating to gliders.

6.30.4.2 The applicant should have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges to be

granted to the holder of a glider pilot license, in communication procedures and phraseology as

appropriate to VFR operations and on action to be taken in case of communication failure.

6.30.5 GPL - AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE

6.30.5.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 6 hours of flight as a pilot of glider, including not

less than 2 hours solo flight time; and not less than 20 launches and 20 landings.

6.30.5.2 When the Applicant has flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes, the CAAN will determine whether such

experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements can be reduced

accordingly.

6.30.5.3 The applicant shall have gained, under appropriate supervision, operational experience in gliders in

at least the following areas:

a) pre-flight operations, including glider assembly and inspection;

b) techniques and procedures for the launching method used, including appropriate airspeed

limitations, emergency procedures and signals used;



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c) traffic pattern operations, collision avoidance precautions and procedures;

d) control of the glider by external visual reference;

e) flight throughout the flight envelope;

f) recognition of, and recovery from, incipient and full stalls and spiral dives;

g) normal and crosswind launches, approaches and landings;

h) cross-country flying using visual reference and dead reckoning;

i) emergency procedures.

6.30.6 GPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

a) pre-flight operations, including glider assembly and inspection;

b) techniques and procedures for the launching method used, including appropriate airspeed



d) control of the glider by external visual reference;

e) flight throughout the flight envelope;

f) recognition of, and recovery from, incipient and full stalls and spiral dives;

g) normal and cross-wind launches, approaches and landings;

h) cross-country flying using visual reference and dead-reckoning;

i) Emergency procedures; and

j) in the case of power-assisted gliders

i) engine handling

ii) fuel system;

iii) Engine failure.

6.30.7 GPL - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS

The examination shall consist of 100 questions, 3 hours duration, 70% pass mark, validity 5 years.

6.30.8 GPL – SKILL TEST

a) a person shall not take the GPL skill test unless he/she has passed the GPL theory examinations;

b) The Applicant shall demonstrate the ability to perform as pilot-in-command of a glider, the

procedures and manoeuvres with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a glider pilot license, and to:

i) recognize and manage threats and errors;

ii) operate the glider within its limitations;



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iii) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

iv) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

v) apply aeronautical knowledge; and

vi) Maintain control of the glider at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of a

procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.

6.30.9 GPL – PRIVILEGES- Privileges of the holder of the licence and the conditions to be observed in

exercising such privileges:

6.30.9.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in this PELR, the privileges of the holder of

a glider pilot licence shall be to act as pilot-in-command of any glider provided the licence holder

has operational experience in the launching method used.

6.30.10 GPL - OPERATING LIMITATIONS

a) The holder of a GPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of a glider carrying passengers unless

he has completed not less than 20 hours of flight time as a pilot-in-command of gliders;

recommendation by the approved person with a log book endorsement; and holds a passenger

rating on GPL.

b) The holder of a GPL shall only pilot gliders by day in visual meteorological conditions.

6.30.11 GPL – ORGANIZATION

A person shall not operate a glider unless the person is a bona fide member of an approved glider

organization in accordance with the prescribed procedures of the organization; and has been

allotted a membership number.

6.30.12 GPL - VALIDITY

The glider pilot license shall be valid for 60 months.

6.30.13 GPL - CURRENCY

a) Holder of a GPL shall have currency if he/she has within the preceding 90 days carried out at

least 3 launches and 3 landings as PIC or PIC under supervision.

b) Currency on a type of a glider with similar performance and handling characteristics is

acceptable provided an endorsement is also held for that type of glider.

6.30.14 GPL - RENEWAL

An applicant for the renewal of a Glider Pilot License must produce the license to be renewed with a

flight crew renewal application Form dully filled and following documents:

a) Current Class II medical assessment

b) A Pilot Proficiency Check

c) copy of Pilot log book

d) Applicable fee as per CAR 2058 BS.



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6.30.15 GPL - REVALIDATION

6.30.15.1 From the date of expiry of GPL upto 24 months:

a) Pass GPL examination.

b) Minimum of 1 training launch.

c) Type technical examination.

d) Skill test.

6.30.15.2 After 24 months of expiry of GPL:

a) Pass GPL- Gen and GPL -Cat.

b) Min of 3 training launches.


d) Skill test.

6.30.16 GPL - GLIDER INSTRUCTOR (GI)

6.30.16.1 A Glider Instructor rating shall be endorsed on the GPL provided the applicant:

a) Holds a valid GPL.

b) Has 250 hours flight time and a minimum of two years of experience as a pilot of gliders,

which shall include at least 40 hours as pilot-in-command and not less than 75 launches and

75 landings.

c) Has successfully completed the ground class and has passed the Flight Instructor

examination.

d) `Satisfactory’ check by a CAAN Inspector/Designated Examiner.

e) Privileges of Glider Instructor

i. Impart flight instruction for issue of GPL.

ii. conduct assessment of students prior to releasing for solo flights.

iii. Train for type endorsement on gliders.

iv. May carry passengers.

f) Currency

Privileges of a Glider Instructor Rating may be exercised provided the pilot has, within the

preceding 6 months, at least 3 glider flight instructional hours or 6 launches and 6 landings;

or a flight check.

g) Limitations

The holder of a Glider Instructor Rating may give instruction only. In dual control glider

types including self-launching motor gliders (SLMG) if he/she has the type rating. If he/she

has flown at least 5 hours on type as pilot-in-command including not less than 6 launches and

6 landings.



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6.30.17 GPL - EXEMPTIONS

a) An Applicant holding PPL or a higher license in other categories shall undergo a minimum training

of 4 hours including 20 launches and 20 landings including 2 solo launches and 2 solo landings.

b) An holder of a Flight Instructor rating may be endorsed with a Glider Instructor Rating on his GPL

provided he/she has 10 hours of glider experience as pilot-in-command including 30 solo launches

and 30 solo landings, as a glider pilot.

6.30.18 GPL - LOGBOOK

Holder of a GPL shall maintain a glider pilot logbook as approved by the CAAN.

6.30.19 GPL - FEE SCHEDULE


6.30.20 GPL – DOCUMENTATION

6.30.20.1 For Issue of GPL a) Application.


c) 02 colour photographs

d) GPL examination result.

e) Type technical TT-1.

f) Photocopy of first and last page of logbook.

g) GPL course completion certificate by FTO.

h) Skill test authorization by CAAN.

i) Skill test report.

j) Fee voucher.

6.30.20.2 For Renewal of GPL

a) Application.

b) Glider pilot license.


d) Medical certificate.

e) Fee voucher.

6.30.20.3 For Revalidation of GPL

a) Application.

b) Glider pilot license.


d) Exam report – oral/GPL-r/GPL-gen, GPL-cat as applicable.

e) Skill test report.

f) Medical assessment.

g) Fee voucher.



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6.30.20.4 For Glider Instructor Rating

a) Application.

b) Glider Pilot License.

c) FI -1 exam result.

d) Skill test authorization by CAAN.

e) Skill test report.

f) First & last page of logbook.

g) Fee voucher.

6.31 FREE BALLOON PILOT LICENSE (BPL)

The provisions of the free balloon pilot license apply to free balloons using hot air or gas.

6.31.1 BPL - ELIGIBILITY

a) Age


b) Medical

Applicant shall hold a Class 2medical certificate.

c) Academic Qualification


6.31.2 BPL - AIRWORTHINESS

Each person operating a balloon shall ensure that the balloon has been issued with a Certificate of

Airworthiness (C of A) by the CAAN.

6.31.3 BPL – APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION

An approved balloon flying organization may be authorized to conduct training for balloon pilot

license provided it meets the CAAN prescribed requirements of a Approved Training Organization

(ATO).

6.31.4 BPL - AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

6.31.4.1 The Applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a Free Balloon Pilot License, in at least the following subjects:

a) Air law

Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a Free Balloon Pilot License; rules of the air;




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b) Aircraft general knowledge

i. principles of operation of free balloon systems and instruments;

ii. operating limitations of free balloons; relevant operational information from the flight

manual or other appropriate document;

iii. physical properties and practical application of gases used in free balloons;

c) Flight performance, planning and loading:

i. effects of loading on flight characteristics; mass calculations;

ii. use and practical application of launching, landing and other performance data, including the

effect of temperature;

iii. pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to operations under VFR; appropriate air

traffic services procedures; altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high-density

traffic;


Human performance relevant to the free balloon pilot including principles of threat and error

management;

e) Meteorology

Application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for obtaining,


f) Navigation

practical aspects of air navigation and dead-reckoning techniques; use of aeronautical charts;

g) Operational procedures

i. use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations;

ii. appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be taken to avoid



Principles of flight relating to free balloons.

i) Radiotelephony

Communication procedures and phraseology as appropriate to VFR operations and on action to

be taken in case of communication failure.



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6.31.5 BPL – AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE

6.31.5.1 The Applicant shall have completed not less than 16 hours of flight time as a pilot of free balloons

including at least eight launches and ascents of which one must be solo.

6.31.5.2 The Applicant shall have received flight instruction from a qualified instructor in at least the

following areas:

i. pre-flight operations, including balloon assembly, rigging, inflation, mooring and inspection;

ii. techniques and procedures for the launching and ascent, including appropriate limitations,

emergency procedures and signals used;

iii. collision avoidance precautions;

iv. control of a free balloon by external visual reference;

v. recognition of, and recovery from, rapid descents;

vi. cross-country flying using visual reference and dead reckoning; approaches and landings,

including ground handling;

vii. emergency procedures.

6.31.5.3 If the privileges of the license are to be exercised at night, the Applicant shall have gained, under

appropriate supervision, operational experience in free balloons in night flying.

6.31.5.4 If passengers are to be carried for remuneration or hire, the license holder should have completed not

less than 35 hours of flight time including 20 hours as a pilot of free balloon.

6.31.6.1 BPL – EXAMINATION AND TESTS

Exam Questions Duration Pass

marks

Validity

BPL – General 100 3 hours 70% 5 years

6.31.7 BPL – SKILL TEST

The Applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as pilot-in-command of a free balloon,

the procedures and manoeuvres with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted

to the holder of a free balloon pilot license, and to:


b) operate the free balloon within its limitations;

c) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

d) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

e) apply aeronautical knowledge; and

f) Maintain control of the free balloon at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of a

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6.31.8.1 BPL - CLASSES OF FREE BALLOONS: description of balloon

a) Class 1 Hot air balloons with a volume that is not more 100,000 cubic feet.

b) Class 2 Hot air balloons with a volume that is more than 100,000 cubic feet but not more than

200,000 cubic feet.

c) Class 3 Hot air balloons with a volume that is more than 200,000 cubic feet.

d) Class 4 Special shape balloons.

e) Class 5 Gas balloons.

f) Class 6 blimps/airship (hot air/gases)

(airship above 4600 cu meters shall require a PPL or CPL on airship category)

6.31.8.2 BPL – PRIVILEGES- Privileges of the holder of the licence and the conditions to be observed in

exercising such privileges

6.31.9.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in PELR, the privileges of the holder of a

free balloon pilot licence shall be to act as pilot-in-command of any free balloon provided that the

licence holder has operational experience in hot air or gas balloons as appropriate.

6.31.9.2 Before exercising the privileges at night, the licence holder shall have complied with the

requirements specified in PELR.

a) For exercising the privileges of the variants within the same class of balloon, the person shall

have a log book endorsement, made by the approved person, subject to meeting the prescribed

requirements of the balloon organization.

b) The holder of a Balloon Pilot License may carry out aerial work and charter operation subject

to approval and limitations imposed by the CAAN.

6.31.10 BPL – ORGANIZATION

A person shall not operate a balloon unless the person is a bona fide member of an approved

balloon organization in accordance with the prescribed procedures of the organization; and has

been allotted a membership number.

6.31.11 BPL - VALIDITY

The Balloon Pilot License shall remain valid for 60 months.

6.31.12 BPL - CURRENCY

Within the preceding 6 months carried out at least one free flight which includes at least;

a) one inflation of the balloon envelope; 30 minutes of free flight time; including three ascents

and landings; and one deflation of the balloon envelope.

b) Or skill test by an approved person.



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6.31.13 BPL - RENEWAL

An applicant for the renewal of a Free Balloon Pilot License must produce the license to be renewed

with a Flight Crew Renewal Application Form duly filled and following documents:



c) copy of Pilot log book

d) Applicable fee

6.31.14 BPL - REVALIDATION

6.31.14.1 From the date of expiry of BPL upto 24 months:

a) Pass BPL examination.

b) Minimum of 3 training launches and ascents.

c) Skill test.

6.31.14.2 After 24 months of expiry of BPL:

a) Pass BPL- Gen

b) Min of 8 training launches and ascents.

c) Skill test.

6.31.15 BPL - BALLOON INSTRUCTOR (BI)

A Balloon Instructor Pilot Rating may be endorsed on a BPL provided the Applicant meets the

following requirements:

a) holds a valid BPL;

b) have at least 250 hours and minimum of two years aeronautical experience as pilot of balloons

of which at least:

i) Has successfully completed the ground class and has passed the Flight Instructor

examination.

ii) 75 hours as pilot-in-command of balloons in free flight;

iii) 5 hours of tethered flights; and

iv) ‘Satisfactory’ check by a CAAN Inspector/ Designated Examiner.

v) CAAN Fee as per Fee Schedule of CAR 2058 BS.

6.31.16 BPL – LOGBOOK

Holder of a Balloon Pilot License shall maintain a logbook as approved by the CAAN.

6.31.17 BPL - FEE SCHEDULE




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6.31.18 BPL - DOCUMENTATION

a) For Issue of BPL:

i) Application.

ii) Medical assessment.

iii) 02 colour photographs

iv) BPL examination result.

v) Photographs of first and last page of logbook

vi) BPL course completion certificate by ATO.

vii) Skill test report

viii) Fee voucher.

b) For Renewal of BPL:

i) Application.

ii) Balloon pilot license.

iii) Photocopy of first and last page of logbook.

iv) Skill test report.

v) Medical assessment.

vi) Fee voucher.



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6.32 ULTRA LIGHT PILOT LICENSE (UPL)

6.32.1 UPL - ELIGIBILITY

a) Age

Applicants must be not less than 18 years of age.

b) Medical

An applicant must hold a current Class 2medical certificate.

c) Academic Qualification


6.32.2 UPL - AIRWORTHINESS

Each person operating an Ultra Light shall ensure that the Ultra Light has been issued with a

Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) by the CAAN.

6.32.3 UPL – FLYING TRAINING ORGANIZATION

An approved Ultra-Light flying organization may be authorized to conduct training for Ultra-Light

pilot license provided it meets the CAAN prescribed requirements of an Approved Training

Organization (ATO).

6.32.4 UPL - AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

The Applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of an Ultra-Light Pilot License, in at least the following subjects:

a) Air law Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of an Ultra-Light Pilot License; rules of the air;


b) Aircraft general knowledge i. principles of operation of an Ultra-Light systems and instruments;

ii. operating limitations of an Ultra-Light; relevant operational information from the flight manual

or other appropriate document;

c) Flight performance and planning

i. effects of loading on flight characteristics; mass calculations;

ii. use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data,;

iii. pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to operations under VFR; appropriate air

traffic services procedures; altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high-density

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Human performance relevant to an Ultra-Light pilot including principles of threat and error

management;

e) Meteorology

Application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for obtaining,


f) Navigation

practical aspects of air navigation and dead-reckoning techniques; use of aeronautical charts;


i. use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations;

ii. appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be taken to avoid



i. Principles of flight relating to an Ultra-Light.

ii. The applicant should have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges to

be granted to the holder of an Ultra-Light pilot license, in communication procedures and

phraseology as appropriate to VFR operations and on action to be taken in case of

communication failure.

i) Radiotelephony

The applicant should have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges to be

granted to the holder of an ultralight pilot license, in communication procedures and phraseology as

appropriate to VFR operations and on action to be taken in case of communication failure.

6.32.5 UPL – AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE

6.32.5.1 Technical Knowledge, Experience and Practical Flying

Applicant must have successfully completed appropriate tests of their knowledge and skill in the

appropriate category (weight-shift or three-axis). In addition, applicant must have completed not

less than 25 hours flight time including:

a) not less than 15 hours of Solo flight as a pilot of an Ultra-Light;

b) not less than 5 hours of cross country flight time as the solo occupant of an Ultra-Light.



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6.32.5.2 For the conversion of his license into Nepalese license, he is required to successfully complete a

written examination as specified by the Director General of his knowledge of the contents of

Nepalese aviation rules and regulations including relevant portion of Aeronautical Information

Publication, Flight Operations Requirements and Nepalese Civil Airworthiness Requirements.

6.32.5.3 An applicant who is the holder of, or has held a pilot licence-aeroplane within the preceding 5 years

shall have the experience requirements reduced to a minimum of 5 hours of flight time in ultra-light

aeroplanes, including a minimum of 2 hours dual instruction flight time and a minimum of 2 hours

solo flight time. The flight time shall include a minimum of 20 takeoffs, full circuits and landings,

including a minimum of 10 as sole occupant.

6.32.6 UPL – EXAMINATION AND TESTS

Exam Questions Duration Pass marks Validity

UPL – General 50 2 hours 70% 5 Years

6.32.7 UPL – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION (TRAINING)

a) pre-flight operations;

b) techniques and procedures for the landing method used, including appropriate airspeed



d) flight throughout the flight envelope;

e) recognition of, and recovery from, incipient and full stalls and spiral dives;

f) normal and cross-wind takeoff, approaches and landings;

g) cross-country flying using visual reference and dead-reckoning, Radio Navigation aids and

Diversion Procedures;

h) Emergency procedures; and

i) Communication Procedures and Phraseology.

6.32.8 UPL – SKILL TEST

a) a person shall not take the UPL skill test unless he/she has passed the UPL theory examinations;

b) The Applicant shall demonstrate the ability to perform as pilot-in-command of an Ultra-Light, the

procedures and manoeuvres with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of an Ultra Light pilot license, and to:


ii) operate the Ultra Light within its limitations;



v) apply aeronautical knowledge; and

vi) Maintain control of an Ultra Light at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of

a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.



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6.32.9 UPL – PRIVILEGES

a) The holder of an Ultra Light pilot license may pilot any type of Ultra Light for which his license

is endorsed.

b) For exercising the privileges of the variants within the same category (weight-shift or 3 axis) of

Ultra Light, the person shall have a log book endorsement, made by the approved person, subject

to meeting the prescribed requirements of the Ultra Light organization.

6.32.10 UPL - VALIDITY

The Ultra Light Pilot License shall remain valid for 12 months.

6.32.11 UPL - CURRENCY

a) Holder of a UPL shall have currency if he/she within the preceding 90 days carried out at least 3

takeoffs and 3 landings as PIC or PIC under supervision.

b) Currency on a type of an Ultra Light with similar performance and handling characteristics is

acceptable provided an endorsement is also held for that type of an Ultra Light.

6.32.12 UPL - RENEWAL

An applicant for the renewal of a Ultra-light Pilot License must produce the license to be renewed with a

Flight Crew Renewal Application Form duly filled and following documents:



c) Copy of Pilot log book

d) Applicable fee

e) Ground refresher training certificate

6.32.13 UPL - REVALIDATION

Refer to 2.19.

6.32.14 UPL – ULTRA-LIGHT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (FI)

An Ultra-Light Instructor Pilot Rating may be endorsed on a UPL provided the Applicant meets the

following requirements:

a) holds a valid UPL;

b) Has 250 hours flight time and a minimum of two years of experience as a pilot of ultralight;

c) Has successfully completed a minimum of three hours ground class on each subject; methods of

teaching and student psychology; Threats and Errors management; case study of incidents and

accidents of ultralight aircraft;

d) has passed the Flight Instructor examination;

e) Pass FI oral test;

f) at least three hours of flight instructions training and followed by a `Satisfactory’ skill test by a

CAAN Inspector/ Designated Examiner.



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6.32.15 UPL – LOGBOOK

Holder of an Ultra Light Pilot License shall maintain a logbook as approved by the CAAN.

6.32.16 UPL - FEE SCHEDULE


6.32.17 UPL – DOCUMENTATION

6.32.17.1 For Issue of UPL

a. Application.

b. Medical assessment.

c. 02 colour photographs

d. UPL examination result.

e. Certified copies of foreign licenses, if applicable

f. Certified copies of first and last page of logbook

g. Flying hours breakdown.

h. UPL course completion certificate by FTO.

i. Skill test report.

j. Fee voucher.

6.32.17.2 For Renewal of UPL

a. Application.

b. Ultra Light pilot license.

c. Photocopy of first and last page of logbook.

d. Skill test report.

e. Ground class report.

f. Medical assessment.

g. Fee voucher.

6.32.17.3 For Revalidation of UPL

a. Application.

b. Ultra Light pilot license.

c. Revalidation examination result, if applicable

d. Ground Class report.

e. Skill test report.

f. Medical assessment.

g. Fee voucher.

6.32.17.4 For UPL Instructor Rating

1. Application

2. Ultra Light Pilot License

3. Ground Class report.

4. FI exam result

5. Skill Test Authorization by CAAN

6. Skill test report

7. First and Last page of Log Book

8. Fee voucher



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6.32.18 An applicant who is a holder of at least a Private Pilot License-Aeroplane and having an

experience of a minimum of 10 hours in Ultralight/Microlight aircraft with instructor may be

authorized to fly Ultralight/Microlight aircraft for recreational activities, provided the CAAN is

satisfied.

6.32.19 The maximum age limit to fly Ultralight/Microlight aircraft for recreational aviation activities is

65 years provided he/she meets Class 2 medical assessment.

H. LICENCES AND RATINGS FOR REMOTE PILOTS

Applicable as of 3 November 2022.

6.33 General rules concerning remote pilot licenses and ratings

6.33.1 General licensing specifications

6.33.1.1 A person shall not act either as remote pilot-in-command or as remote co-pilot of an RPA in any of

the following RPA categories unless that person is the holder of a remote pilot licence issued in

accordance with the provisions of this chapter:

— aeroplane

— airship

— glider

— rotorcraft

— powered-lift

— free balloon.

6.33.1.2 The category of RPA shall be endorsed as a category rating on the remote pilot licence.

6.33.1.3 An applicant shall, before being issued with any remote pilot licence or rating, meet such

requirements in respect of age, experience, flight instruction, competencies and medical fitness, as

are specified for that remote pilot licence or rating.

6.33.1.4 An applicant for any remote pilot licence or rating shall demonstrate, in a manner acceptable to

CAAN the competency for knowledge and skill as are specified for that remote pilot licence or

rating.

6.33.2 Category ratings

6.33.2.1 When established, category ratings shall be for categories of RPA listed in 6.33.1.1.

6.33.2.2 The holder of a remote pilot licence seeking additional category ratings to be added to the existing

licence shall meet the requirements of this PELR regarding RPAS appropriate to the privileges for

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6.33.3 Class and type ratings

6.33.3.1 A class rating shall be established for RPA and associated RPS certificated for single remote pilot

operations which have comparable handling, performance and characteristics unless a type rating is

considered necessary by the CAAN.

6.33.3.2 A type rating shall be established for RPA and associated RPS certificated for operation with a

minimum crew of at least two remote pilots or when considered necessary by the CAAN.

Note.— Where a common type rating is established, it will be only for RPA with similar characteristics in

terms of operating procedures, systems and handling.

6.33.3.3 When an applicant demonstrates competencies for the initial issue of a remote pilot licence, the

category and the ratings appropriate to the class or type of RPA and associated RPS used in the

demonstration shall be entered on that remote pilot licence.

6.33.3.4 RESERVED

6.33.4 Circumstances in which class and type ratings are required

6.33.4.1 A Contracting State having issued a remote pilot licence shall not permit the holder of such remote

pilot licence to act either as remote pilot-in-command or as remote co-pilot of an RPA and

associated RPS unless the holder has received authorization as follows:

a) the appropriate class rating specified in 6.33.3.1; or

b) a type rating when required in accordance with 6.33.3.2.

6.33.4.1.1 When a type rating is issued limiting the privileges to act as remote co-pilot, or limiting the

privileges to act as remote pilot only during the cruise phase of the flight, such limitation shall be

endorsed on the rating.

6.33.4.1.2 When a class rating is issued limiting the privileges to act as remote pilot only during the cruise

phase of the flight, such limitation shall be endorsed on the rating.

6.33.4.2 For the purpose of training, testing, or specific special purpose non-revenue flights, special

authorization may be provided in writing to the remote pilot licence holder by the Licensing

Authority in place of issuing the class or type rating in accordance with 6.33.4.1. This authorization

shall be limited in validity to the time needed to complete the specific flight.

6.33.5 Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings

6.33.5.1 Class rating

The applicant shall have demonstrated the competencies required for the safe operations of an RPA of the

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6.33.5.2 Type rating as required by 6.33.3.2

The applicant shall have:

a) gained, under appropriate supervision, experience in the applicable type of RPA and associated RPS

and/or FSTD in the following:

— normal flight procedures and manoeuvres during all phases of flight;

— abnormal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres in the event of failures and malfunctions of

equipment, such as engine, C2 link, systems and airframe;

— instrument procedures, including instrument approach, missed approach and landing procedures

under normal, abnormal and emergency conditions, including simulated engine failure; and

— for the issue of an aeroplane category type rating, upset prevention and recovery training.

— procedures for crew incapacitation and crew coordination including allocation of remote pilot tasks;

crew cooperation and use of checklists;

Note.— See 6.33.7.1 on the qualifications required for remote pilots giving RPAS training.

b) demonstrated the competencies required for the safe operation of the applicable type of RPA and

associated RPS and demonstrated C2 link management skills, relevant to the duties of a remote pilot-in-

command or a remote co-pilot as applicable.

6.33.6 Use of a FSTD for acquisition of experience and demonstration of competencies

The use of a FSTD for acquiring the experience or performing any manoeuvre required during the

demonstration of competencies for the issue of a remote pilot licence or rating shall be approved by the

CAAN which shall ensure that the FSTD used is appropriate to the task.

6.33.7 Circumstances in which authorization to conduct remote pilot licence training is required

6.33.7.1 CAAN having issued a remote pilot licence, shall not permit the holder thereof to carry out remote

pilot licence training required for the issue of a remote pilot licence or rating, unless such holder has

received proper authorization from CAAN. Proper authorization shall comprise:

a) an RPAS instructor rating on the holder’s remote pilot licence; or

b) the authority to act as an agent of an Approved Training Organization authorized by the CAAN

to carry out remote pilot licence training; or

c) a specific authorization granted by the CAAN which issued the remote pilot licence.



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6.33.7.2 CAAN shall not permit a person to carry out remote pilot licence training on a FSTD required for

the issue of a remote pilot licence or rating unless such person holds or has held an appropriate

remote pilot licence or has appropriate RPAS training and flight experience and has received proper

authorization from such CAAN.

6.33.8 Crediting of RPAS flight time

6.33.8.1 A student remote pilot shall be entitled to be credited in full with all solo and dual instruction RPAS

flight time towards the total flight time required for the initial issue of a remote pilot licence.

6.33.8.2 The holder of a remote pilot licence shall be entitled to be credited in full with all dual instruction

RPAS flight time towards the total RPAS flight time required for a remote pilot-in-command

upgrade.

6.33.8.3 The holder of a remote pilot licence shall be entitled to be credited in full with all solo or dual

instruction RPAS flight time, in a new category of RPA or for obtaining a new rating, towards the

total RPAS flight time required for that rating.

6.33.8.4 The holder of a remote pilot licence, when acting as remote co-pilot of an RPA certificated for

operation by a single remote pilot but required by a CAAN to be operated with a remote co-pilot,

shall be entitled to be credited with not more than 50 per cent of the remote co-pilot RPAS flight

time towards the total RPAS flight time required for a remote pilot-in-command upgrade. CAAN

may authorize that RPAS flight time be credited in full towards the total RPAS flight time required

if the RPAS is equipped to be operated by a remote co-pilot and is operated in a multi-crew

operation.

6.33.8.5 The holder of a remote pilot licence, when acting as remote co-pilot of an RPA certificated to be

operated with a remote co-pilot, shall be entitled to be credited in full with this RPAS flight time

towards the total RPAS flight time required for a remote pilot-in-command upgrade.

6.33.8.6 The holder of a remote pilot licence, when acting as remote pilot-in-command under supervision,

shall be entitled to be credited in full with this RPAS flight time towards the total RPAS flight time

required for a remote pilot-in-command upgrade.

6.33.8.7 RESERVED

Note.— The total RPAS flight time required is derived from the approved competency-based training

programme.

6.33.9 Limitation of privileges of remote pilots who attain their 60th birthday and curtailment of

privileges of remote pilots who attain their 65th birthday

CAAN having issued remote pilot licences, shall not permit the holders thereof to act as pilot of an RPAS

engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the licence holders have attained their 60th

birthday or, in the case of operations with more than one pilot, their 65th birthday.



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6.33.10 Student remote pilot

6.33.10.1 A student remote pilot shall meet requirements prescribed by the CAAN. In prescribing such

requirements, CAAN shall ensure that the privileges granted would not permit student remote

pilots to constitute a hazard to air navigation.

6.33.10.2 A student remote pilot shall not fly an RPA solo unless under the supervision of, or with the

authority of, an authorized RPAS instructor.

6.33.10.2.1 A student remote pilot shall not fly an RPA solo on international RPAS operations unless by

special or general arrangement between the Contracting States concerned.

6.33.11 Medical fitness

CAAN shall not permit a student remote pilot to fly an RPA solo unless he/she holds a current Class 3 or a

current Class 1 Medical Assessment.

Note.— A Class 1 medical assessment may be essential for a particular individual based on their work

environment and responsibilities in the context of a specific RPAS application.

6.33.12 Remote pilot licence

6.33.12.1 General requirements for the issue of the remote pilot licence

6.33.12.1.1 Age and Educational Qualification

The applicant shall not be less than 18 years of age and have completed Class 12 or equivalent.

6.33.12.1.2 Knowledge

The applicant shall demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a

remote pilot licence and appropriate to the category of RPA and associated RPS intended to be included in

the remote pilot licence, in at least the following subjects:

Air law

a) rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a remote pilot licence; rules of the air; appropriate air traffic

services practices and procedures;

b) rules and regulations relevant to flight under IFR; related air traffic services practices and procedures;

General RPAS knowledge

c) principles of operation and the functioning of engines, systems and instruments;

d) operating limitations of the relevant category of RPA and engines; relevant operational information from

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e) use and serviceability checks of equipment and systems of appropriate RPA;

f) maintenance procedures for airframes, systems and engines of appropriate RPA;

g) for rotorcraft and powered-lifts, transmission (power trains) where applicable;

h) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics, electronic devices and instruments necessary for the control

and navigation of an RPA under IFR and in instrument meteorological conditions;

i) flight instruments; gyroscopic instruments, operational limits and precession effects; practices and

procedures in the event of malfunctions of various flight instruments;

j) for airships, physical properties and practical application of gases;

k) RPS general knowledge:

1) principles of operation and function of systems and instruments;

2) use and serviceability checks of equipment and systems of appropriate RPS;

3) procedures in the event of malfunctions;

l) C2 link general knowledge:

1) different types of C2 links and their operating characteristics and limitations;

2) use and serviceability checks of C2 link systems;

3) procedures in the event of C2 link malfunction;

m) detect and avoid capabilities for RPAS;

Flight performance, planning and loading

n) effects of loading and mass distribution on RPA handling, flight characteristics and performance; mass

and balance calculations;

o) use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data;

p) pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to RPAS operations under IFR; preparation and

submission of air traffic services flight plans under IFR; appropriate air traffic services procedures;

altimeter setting procedures;

q) in the case of airships, rotorcraft and powered-lifts, effects of external loading on handling;

Human performance

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Meteorology

s) interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and forecasts; use of, and

procedures for obtaining, meteorological information, pre-flight and in-flight; altimetry;

t) aeronautical meteorology; climatology of relevant areas with respect to the elements having an effect on

aviation; the movement of pressure systems, the structure of fronts, and the origin and characteristics of

significant weather phenomena which affect take-off, en-route and landing conditions;

u) causes, recognition and effects of icing; frontal zone penetration procedures; hazardous weather

avoidance;

v) in the case of rotorcraft and powered-lifts, effects of rotor icing;

w) in the case of high altitude operations, practical high altitude meteorology, including interpretation and

use of weathers reports, charts and forecasts; jetstreams;

Navigation

x) air navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, instruments and navigation aids; an understanding

of the principles and characteristics of appropriate navigation systems; operation of RPAS equipment;

y) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics and instruments necessary for control and navigation;

z) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route, approach and landing

phases of flight; identification of radio navigation aids;

aa) principles and characteristics of self-contained and external-referenced navigation systems; operation of

RPAS equipment;

Operational procedures

bb) application of TEM to operational performance;

cc) interpretation and use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations and instrument procedure charts for departure, en-route, descent and approach;

dd) altimeter setting procedures;

ee) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures; safety practices associated with flight under IFR;

obstacle clearance criteria;

ff) operational procedures for carriage of freight; potential hazards associated with dangerous goods and

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gg) requirements and practices for safety briefings to remote flight crew members

hh) in the case of rotorcraft, and if applicable, powered-lifts, settling with power; ground resonance;

retreating blade stall; dynamic rollover and other operating hazards; safety procedures, associated with

flight in VMC;

ii) operational procedures for handovers and coordination;

jj) operational procedures for normal and abnormal C2 link operations;

Principles of flight

kk) principles of flight; and

Radiotelephony

ll) communication procedures and phraseology; action to be taken in case of communication failure.

6.33.12.1.3 Skill

6.33.12.1.3.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated all the competencies of the adapted competency model

approved by the CAAN at the level required, to act as remote pilot in command of an RPAS

operation within the appropriate category of RPA and associated RPS.

6.33.12.1.3.2 If the privileges of the remote pilot are to be exercised on a multi-engined RPA, the applicant

shall have demonstrated the ability to operate under IFR with degraded propulsion

capabilities.

6.33.12.1.4 Medical fitness

The applicant shall hold a current Class 3 Medical Assessment or a current Class 1 Medical Assessment.

Note.— A Class 1 Medical Assessment may be essential for a particular individual based on their work

environment and responsibilities in the context of a specific RPAS application.

6.33.12.2 Privileges of the holder of the remote pilot licence and the conditions to be observed in


6.33.12.2.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 1.38, 1.20, 1.24, 1.26 and 6.33, the

privileges of the holder of a remote pilot licence shall be:

a) to act as remote pilot-in-command of an RPA and associated RPS, certificated for remote

single-pilot operation;

b) to act as remote co-pilot of an RPA and associated RPS, required to be operated with a

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c) to act as a remote pilot-in-command of an RPA and the associated RPS, required to be

operated with a remote co-pilot; and

d) to act either as remote pilot-in-command or as remote co-pilot of an RPAS under IFR.

6.33.12.2.2 Before exercising the privileges at night, the remote pilot licence holder shall have received dual

instruction in an RPA and associated RPS in night flying, including take-off, landing and

navigation.

Note.— Certain privileges of the remote pilot licence are curtailed by 6.33.9 for remote pilot licence holders

when they attain their 60th and 65th birthdays.

6.33.12.3 Specific requirements for the issue of remote pilot licence

6.33.12.3.1 Experience

The applicant shall have gained experience during training in operating the RPA and associated RPS to

successfully demonstrate the competencies required in 6.33.12.1.3.

6.33.12.3.2 Remote pilot licence training

6.33.12.3.2.1 In order to meet the requirements of the remote pilot licence, the applicant shall have

completed an approved training course. The training shall be competency-based and, if

applicable, conducted in a multi-crew operational environment.

6.33.12.3.2.2 During the training, the applicant shall have acquired the competencies and underpinning skills

required for performing as a remote pilot of an RPA certificated for operation under IFR.

6.33.12.3.2.3 The applicant shall have received dual remote pilot licence training in an RPA and associated

RPS, sought from an authorized RPAS instructor. The RPAS instructor shall ensure that the

applicant has operational experience in all phases of flight and the entire operating envelope of

an RPAS, including abnormal and emergency conditions, upset prevention and recovery

training for the categories concerned, as well as IFR operations.

6.33.12.3.3.2.4 If the privileges of the remote pilot are to be exercised on a multi-engined RPA, the applicant

shall have received dual instrument remote pilot licence training in a multi-engined RPA within

the appropriate category from an authorized RPAS instructor. The RPAS instructor shall ensure

that the applicant has operational experience in the operation of the RPA within the appropriate

category with engines inoperative or simulated inoperative.

6.33.13 RPAS instructor rating

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6.33.13.1.1 Knowledge

(i) The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to effectively assess trainees against the adapted

competency model used in the approved training programme.

(ii) The applicant shall successfully complete the training and meet the qualifications of an

approved training organization appropriate to the delivery of competency-based training

programmes.

(iii) The RPAS instructor training programme shall focus on the development of competence in

the following specific areas:

a) the adapted competency model of the remote pilot training programme according to the

defined grading system used by the RPAS operator or approved training organization;

b) in accordance with the assessment and grading system of the RPAS operator or approved

training organization, making assessments by observing behaviours; gathering objective

evidence regarding the observable behaviours of the adapted competency model used;

c) recognizing and highlighting performance that meets competency standards;

d) determining root causes for deviations below the expected standards of performance; and

e) identifying situations that could result in unacceptable reductions in safety margins.

(iv) The applicant shall have met the competency requirements for the issue of a remote pilot

licence as appropriate to the category of RPA and associated RPS.

(v) In addition, the applicant shall have demonstrated a level of competency appropriate to the

privileges granted to the holder of an RPAS instructor rating, in at least the following areas:

a) techniques of applied instruction;

b) assessment of student performance in those subjects in which ground instruction is given;

c) the learning process;

d) elements of effective teaching;

e) competency-based training principles, including student assessments;

f) evaluation of the training programme effectiveness;

g) lesson planning;

h) classroom instructional techniques;

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j) analysis and correction of student errors;

k) human performance relevant to RPAS, instrument flight and remote pilot licence training,

including principles of TEM; and

l) hazards involved in simulating system failures and malfunctions in the aircraft.

6.33.13.1.2 Skill

(i) The applicant shall have successfully performed a formal competency assessment, prior to

conducting instruction and assessment within a competency-based training programme.

(ii) The competency assessment shall be conducted during a practical training session in the category

of RPA and associated RPS for which RPAS instructor privileges are sought, including pre-

flight, post-flight and ground instruction as appropriate.

(iii) The competency assessment shall be conducted by a person authorized by the Licensing

Authority.

6.33.13.1.3 Experience

(i) The applicant shall have met the requirements for the issue of a remote pilot licence, shall

maintain competencies and meet the recent experience requirements for the licence.

(ii) The applicant shall have sufficient training and experience to attain the required level of

proficiency in all of the required tasks, manoeuvres, operations and principles, and methods of

instruction relevant to 6.33.12.3.2.

6.33.13.1.4 Remote pilot licence training.

The applicant shall, under the supervision of an RPAS instructor authorized by the CAAN for that purpose:

a) have received training in RPAS instructional techniques including demonstration, student practices,

recognition and correction of common student errors; and

b) have practiced instructional techniques in those flight manoeuvres and procedures in which it is intended

to provide remote pilot licence training.

6.33.14 Privileges of the holder of the rating and the conditions to be observed in exercising such

privileges

6.33.14.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 1.38 and 6.33, the privileges of the

holder of an RPAS instructor rating shall be:

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b) to carry out remote pilot licence training for the issue of a remote pilot licence and an RPAS

instructor rating provided that the RPAS instructor:

1) holds at least the remote pilot licence and rating for which instruction is being given, in the

appropriate RPA category and associated RPS;

2) holds the remote pilot licence and rating necessary to act as the remote pilot-in-command of the

RPA category and associated RPS on which the instruction is given; and

3) has the RPAS instructor privileges granted endorsed on the remote pilot licence.

6.33.14.2 The applicant, in order to carry out remote pilot licence training in a multi crew operational

environment, shall have also met all the instructor qualification requirements.

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PART - 7

ADVANCED LICENSES – AIR CREW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL)

B. AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE (ATPL)

C. INSTRUMENT RATING (IR)

D. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING

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PART 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS

7.1 COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE – AEROPLANES, HELICOPTERS, AIRSHIPS and

POWERED-LIFT CATEGORIES 7-1

7.2 CPL – ELIGIBILITY 7-1

7.3 CPL – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 7-1

7.4 CPL -AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE 7-1

7.5 CPL – SKILL 7-3

7.6 CPL – AEROPLANE – EXPERIENCE 7-3

7.7 CPL – AEROPLANE – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-4

7.8 CPL – HELICOPTER - EXPERIENCE 7-5

7.9 CPL – HELICOPTER – FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-6

7.10 CPL – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE AIRSHIP CATEGORY RATING

7-6

7.11 CPL – EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS 7-7

7.12 CPL – PRIVILEGES OF LICENSE 7-8

7.13 CPL – LIMITATIONS OF LICENSE 7-9

7.14 CPL – MAINTENANCE OF LICENSE 7-9

7.15 CPL – LOGBOOK 7-10

7.16 CPL – DOCUMENTATION 7-10

7.17 MULTI-CREW PILOT LICENSE APPROPRIATE TO THE

AEROPLANE CATEGORY 7-11

7.18 AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE – AEROPLANES, HELICOPTERS and

POWERED-LIFT CATEGORIES 7-15

7.19 ATPL – ELIGIBILITY 7-15

7.20 ATPL – AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE 7-15

7.21 ATPL – AEROPLANE - EXPERIENCE 7-19

7.22 ATPL – AEROPLANE - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-20

7.23 ATPL - AEROPLANE – LIMITATIONS 7-20



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7.24 ATPL – HELICOPTER – EXPERIENCE 7-21

7.25 ATPL – HELICOPTER - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-21

7.26 ATPL – HELICOPTER - LIMITATIONS 7-21

7.27 ATPL - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS 7-22

7.28 ATPL - PRIVILEGES 7-23

7.29 ATPL - MAINTENANCE OF LICENSE 7-23

7.30 ATPL – LOGBOOK 7-30

7.31 ATPL - FEE SCHEDULE 7-31

7.32 ATPL – DOCUMENTATION 7-24

7.33 INSTRUMENT RATING 7-25

7.34 IR - SKILL TEST 7-26

7.35 IR - AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE 7-27

7.36 IR - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-28

7.37 IR - PRIVILEGES OF RATING - AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER 7-28

7.38 IR - LIMITATIONS OF RATING 7-28

7.39 IR – ENDORSEMENT 7-29

7.40 IR – VALIDITY 7-29

7.41 IR – CURRENCY 7-29

7.42 IR - FEE SCHEDULE 7-29

7.43 IR – DOCUMENTATION 7-29

7.44 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING (Aeroplanes, Airships, Helicopters

and Powered Lifts) 7-30

7.45 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR – QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE 7-30

7.46 PRIVILEGES OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (FI) 7-31

7.47 SKILL 7-32

7.48 EXPERIENCE 7-32

7.49 FLIGHT INSTRUCTION 7-32

7.50 RESERVED 7-32

7.51 REQUIREMENT FOR SYNTHETIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SFI) 7-32



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7.52 SFI RENEWAL/REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS 7-33

7.53 SYNTHETIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR PRIVILEGE 7-33

7.54 REQUIREMENT FOR SYNTHETIC FLIGHT EXAMINER AUTHORIZATION 7-33

7.55 SFE RENEWAL/REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS 7-34

7.56 SYNTHETIC FLIGHT EXAMINER PRIVILEGE 7-34

7.57 SFI AND SFE VALIDITY PERIOD 7-34

7.58 REVALIDATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR LICENSE AND RATINGS 7-34

7.59 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE POWERED-LIFT CATEGORY

RATING – RESERVED 7-34



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COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

7.1 General requirements for the issue of the licence appropriate to the aeroplane, airship, helicopter and

powered-lift categories

7.2 CPL - ELIGIBILITY

a) PPL

Applicant shall have a valid Private Pilot License.

b) Age


c) Medical

Applicant shall hold a valid Class 1 medical assessment.

d) Education

From January 2001 for the initial endorsement, the pilot must have an academic qualification of

Intermediate in Science or equivalent in which the subjects of physics and mathematics are covered.

e) No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Serving personnel from armed forces and government departments shall provide NOC from their

parent organization.

7.3 CPL – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

An applicant shall demonstrate speaking, reading and understanding English language as defined in

ICAO operational minimum Level 4 of language proficiency rating scale.

7.4 CPL -AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a Commercial Pilot License and appropriate to the category of aircraft intended to be

included in the license, in at least the following subjects:

a) Air Law

Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a Commercial Pilot License; rules of the air;


b) Aircraft General Knowledge for Aeroplane, Airships, Helicopters and Power-lifts:

i) Principles of operation and functioning of engines, systems and instruments;

ii) operating limitations of the relevant category of aircraft and engines; relevant operational

information from the flight manual or other appropriate document;

iii) use and serviceability checks of equipment and systems of appropriate aircraft;

iv) maintenance procedures for airframes, systems and engines of appropriate aircraft;

v) for helicopter and powered-lift, transmission (power-trains) where applicable;

vi) for airship, physical properties and practical application of gases;

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c) Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

i) effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft handling, flight characteristics and

performance; mass and balance calculations;

ii) use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data;

iii) pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to commercial operations under

VFR; preparation and filing of air traffic services flight plans; appropriate air traffic

services procedures; altimeter setting procedures;

iv) in the case of airships, helicopters and power-lifts, effects of external loading;

d) Human Performance

human performance including principles of threat and error management;

e) Meteorology

i) interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and

forecasts; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information, pre-flight

and in-flight; altimetry;

ii) aeronautical meteorology; climatology of relevant areas in respect of the elements

having an effect upon aviation; the movement of pressure systems, the structure of

fronts, and the origin and characteristics of significant weather phenomena which affect

take-off, en-route and landing conditions;

iii) causes, recognition and effects of icing; frontal zone penetration procedures; hazardous

weather avoidance;

f) Navigation

(i) air navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, instruments and navigation aids;

an understanding of the principles and characteristics of appropriate navigation systems;

operation of airborne equipment.

(ii) in the case of airships:

a) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics and instruments necessary for control and

navigation;

b) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route,

approach and landing phases of flight, identification of radio navigation aids;

c) principles and characteristics of self-contained and external referenced navigation

systems, operation of airborne equipment;

g) Operational Procedures

i) application of threat and error management principles to operational performance;

ii) use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations;

iii) altimeter setting procedures;

iv) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures;

v) operational procedures for carriage of freight; potential hazards associated with

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vi) requirements and practices for safety briefing to passengers, including precautions to be

observed when embarking and disembarking from aircraft;

vii) in the case of the helicopter, and if applicable, powered-lift, settling with power; ground

resonance; retreating blade stall; dynamic roll-over and other operation hazards; safety


h) Principles of Flight

Principles of flight;

i) Radiotelephony

Communication procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR operations; action to be taken

in case of communication failure.

7.5 CPL - SKILL

7.5.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as pilot-in-command within the

appropriate category of aircraft the procedures and maneuvers with a degree of competency

appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a commercial pilot license, and to:


b) operate the aircraft within its limitations;

c) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

d) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

e) apply aeronautical knowledge; and

f) Maintain control of the aircraft at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of a

procedure or manoeuvre is assured.

7.5.2 For a skill level test in a multi-crew cockpit, the other crew complement shall be qualified on

the aircraft.

7.5.3 The Commercial Pilot License skill test shall be conducted with the minimum flight crew

complement specified in the Aircraft Flight Manual and any additional crew required under

an approved training and checking program of the operator.

7.5.4 If the Commercial Pilot License skill test is conducted for issue or renewal of Instrument

Rating, on single-pilot operation aircraft, the flight inspector or DCP conducting the test

shall not, during the test, perform any duty essential to the operation of the aircraft.

7.5.5 If the Commercial Pilot License skill test is conducted in an aircraft certificated for multi -

pilot operation; and the flight inspector or DCP conducting the test occupies a control seat,

he shall during the test, perform all duties of a pilot not flying (pilot monitoring).

7.6 CPL – AEROPLANE - EXPERIENCE

7.6.1 Technical Knowledge, Experience and Practical Flying- Applicants must have completed a course of

approved training in a Contracting State and must hold a Commercial Pilot License endorsed with an

instrument rating, issued by that State.



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In addition, applicants must have completed not less than 200 hours flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes,

including:

a) not less than 100 hours as pilot-in-command;

b) not less than 20 hours of cross country flight time as pilot-in-command and sole manipulator of the

controls, including one flight of not less than 300 nautical miles in the course of which not less than

two full stop landings at different places are made;

c) not less than 10 hours of flight solely by reference to instruments, of which not more than 5 hours

may be completed in an instrument ground time; and

d) if the privileges of the license are to be exercised at night, not less than 5 hours flying by night,

including not less that 5 take offs and 5 landings by night as pilot-in-command.

The CAAN shall determine whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a FSTD is acceptable as

part of the total flight time of 200 hours. Credit for such experience shall be limited to a maximum of

10 hours.

7.6.2 An applicant, to act as a pilot in multi-engine aeroplane for operation of carrying passenger shall also

hold a CPL from a Contracting State with the category and classification of multi- engine land in

addition with the requirement mentioned in 7.6.1.

7.6.3 The holder of commercial pilot license-helicopter, who applies for an airplane category must have to

fulfill all the requirement of 7.6.1 and 7.6.2 of commercial pilot license-airplane of this chapter. Except

in this case, not more than 50 hours of flying in helicopter may be granted while crediting towards the

total time of 200 hours requirement.

7.6.4 For conversion to Nepalese license, an applicant shall successfully complete a written examination on

Basic CPL.

7.6.5 Applicants are required to successfully complete an examination as specified by the Director General

of his knowledge of the contents of Nepalese Civil Aviation Rules and regulations including the

relevant portions of Aeronautical Information Publication, Flight Operations Requirements, Personnel

Licensing Requirements and Nepalese Civil Aviation Airworthiness Requirements.

7.6.6 When the applicant has flight time as a pilot of aircraft in other categories, it will be determined

whether such experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements of

7.6.1 can be reduced accordingly.

7.7 CPL – AEROPLANE - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

7.7.1 The applicant shall have received dual instruction in aeroplanes appropriate to the class and/or type

rating sought from an authorized flight instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the applicant has

operational experience in at least the following areas to the level of performance required for the

commercial pilot:


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b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, aeroplane inspection and

servicing;


d) control of the aeroplane by external visual reference;

e) flight at critically slow airspeeds; spin avoidance; recognition of, and recovery from, incipient

and full stalls;

f) flight with asymmetrical power for multi-engine class or type ratings;

g) flight at critically high airspeeds; recognition of, and recovery from, spiral dives;

h) normal and cross-wind take-offs and landings;

i) maximum performance (short field and obstacle clearance) take-offs; short-field landings;

j) basic flight manoeuvres and recovery from unusual attitudes by reference solely to basic flight

instruments;

k) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and radio navigation aids; diversion

procedures;

l) abnormal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres including simulated aeroplane equipment

malfunctions;

m) operations to, from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services

procedures; and

n) Communication procedures and phraseology.

7.7.2 The instrument experience specified in 7.6.1 c) and the night flying experience in 7.6.1.d) and the

dual instruction specified in 7.12.2 do not entitle the holder of a commercial pilot license to pilot

aeroplanes under IFR.

7.8 CPL – HELICOPTER - EXPERIENCE

7.8.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 150 hours of flight time as a pilot of helicopters. It

will be determined whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a flight simulation training

device is acceptable as part of the total flight time of 150 hours, as the case may be. Credit for such


7.8.2 The applicant shall have completed in helicopters not less than:

a) 35 hours as pilot-in-command;

b) 10 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command including a cross-country flight in the

course of which landings at two different points shall be made;

c) 10 hours of instrument instruction time of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground

time; and

d) If the privileges of the license are to be exercised at night, 5 hours of night flight time including 5

take-offs and 5 landing patterns as pilot-in-command.

7.8.3 The holder of commercial pilot license-aeroplane, who applies for an helicopter category must fulfil

all the requirements of 7.8.1 and 7.8.2 of commercial pilot license-helicopters. Except in this case,

not more than 50 hours of flying in aeroplanes may be granted while crediting towards the total time

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7.8.4 When the applicant has flight time as a pilot of aircraft in other categories, CAAN shall determine

whether such experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements of

7.8.1 can be reduced accordingly.

7.9 CPL – HELICOPTER - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

7.9.1 The applicant shall have received dual instruction in helicopters from an authorized flight instructor.

The instructor shall ensure that the applicant has operational experience in at least the following areas

to the level of performance required for the commercial pilot:


b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, helicopter inspection and

servicing;


d) control of the helicopter by external visual reference;

e) recovery at the incipient stage from settling with power; recovery techniques from low-rotor rpm


f) ground manoeuvring and run-ups; hovering; take-offs and landings — normal, out of wind and

sloping ground; steep approaches;

g) take-offs and landings with minimum necessary power; maximum performance take-off and

landing techniques; restricted site operations; quick stops; hovering out of ground effect;

operations with external load, if applicable; flight at high altitude;

h) basic flight manoeuvres and recovery from unusual attitudes by reference solely to basic flight

instruments;

i) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and radio navigation aids;

j) diversion procedures;

k) abnormal and emergency procedures, including simulated helicopter equipment malfunctions,

autorotative approach and landing;


procedures; and

m) Communication procedures and phraseology.

7.9.2 Instrument and night flying under 7.8.2 c) and d) during the training do not entitle the holder of a

commercial pilot license to pilot helicopters under IFR.

7.10 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE AIRSHIP CATEGORY RATING

7.10.1 Experience

7.10.1.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 200 hours of flight time as a pilot.

7.10.1.1.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than:

a) 50 hours as a pilot of airships;

b) 30 hours in airships as pilot-in-command or pilot-in-command under supervision, to include

not less than:

— 10 hours of cross-country flight time; and

— 10 hours of night flight;



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c) 40 hours of instrument time, of which 20 hours shall be in flight and 10 hours in flight in

airships; and

d) 20 hours of flight training in airships in the areas of operation.

7.10.2 Flight instruction

7.10.2.1 The applicant shall have received dual instruction in airships from an authorized flight instructor.

The instructor shall ensure that the applicant has operational experience in at least the following

areas to the level of performance required for the commercial pilot:


b) pre-flight operations, including mass and balance determination, airship inspection and

servicing;


d) techniques and procedures for the take-off, including appropriate limitations, emergency

procedures and signals used;

e) control of the airship by external visual reference;

f) recognition of leaks;

g) normal take-offs and landings;

h) maximum performance (short field and obstacle clearance) take-offs; short- field landings;

i) flight under IFR;

j) cross-country flying using visual reference, dead reckoning and, where available, radio

navigation aids;

k) emergency operations, including simulated airship equipment malfunctions;


procedures; and

m) communication procedures and phraseology.

7.11 CPL - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS

7.11.1 Eligibility

Applicant is eligible to appear in the CAAN written examination of Commercial Pilot

License provided a Student Pilot Authorization has already been issued on the basis of

meeting the CPL flying requirements based on previous experience; or the applicant already

holds a valid private pilot license or produce CPL license from contracting States.

7.11.2 CPL - EXAMINATIONS

exam questions duration pass marks validity

CPL – General +

Cat. Aeroplane

300

3 papers

3 hours per

paper

70% 5 years



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7.11.3 CPL Examination

(For the conversion of foreign license (valid CPL) issued from Contracting State)

Exam Questions Duration pass

marks

validity

CPL – General + Cat.

Aeroplane/ Helicopter


7.11.4 CPL Examination

(For the conversion of foreign license (valid CPL-Airship) issued from Contracting State)

Exam Questions Duration pass

marks

validity

CPL – General + Cat.

Airship


7.12 CPL - PRIVILEGES OF LICENSE

7.12.1 Subject to compliance with the prescribed requirements, the privileges of the holder of a Commercial

Pilot License shall be:

a) to exercise all the privileges of the holder of a Private Pilot License — in an aircraft within the

appropriate aircraft category;

b) to act as Pilot-in-Command in an aircraft within the appropriate aircraft category engaged in

operations other than commercial air transportation;

c) to act as Pilot-in-Command in commercial air transportation in an aircraft within the appropriate

aircraft category certificated for single-pilot operation;

d) to act as co-pilot in an aircraft within the appropriate aircraft category required to be operated

with a co-pilot.; and

e) for the airship category, to pilot an airship under IFR.

7.12.2 Before exercising the privileges at night, the licence holder shall have received dual instruction in

aircraft within the appropriate category of aircraft in night flying, including take-off, landing and

navigation.

7.12.3 A Commercial Pilot License holder employed in commercial air transport operation shal l

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7.13 CPL – LIMITATIONS OF LICENSE

a) The holder of a CPL not endorsed with an Instrument Rating shall not act as pilot-in-command

of an aircraft in other than Visual Meteorological Conditions.

b) Before exercising the privileges at night, the license holder shall have received dual instruction in

aircraft within the appropriate category in night flying, including take-off, landing and

navigation.

c) The holder of a CPL shall not act as Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft engaged in

formation flight unless he is certified in his log book as competent by a duly qualified

flight instructor or other person duly approved by the CAAN for this purpose.

d) The holder of CPL shall not act as Pilot-in-Command of an aircraft engaged in spinning

practice unless the aircraft is certified for spinning and he has been certified in his log

book by a duly qualified flight instructor as being competent to recover from fully

developed spins.

e) The holder of CPL shall not act as Pilot-In-Command of an aircraft engaged in

aerobatics flight unless the aircraft is certified for aerobatics; and he has been certified in

his log book by an approved flight instructor or a person duly approved by the CAAN as

competent in the maneuvers to be performed.

f) A CPL holder may exercise the privileges of the license up-to 65th birthday provided the

person has fulfills the necessary CAAN requirements and provisions of PELR.

g) After attaining the 65th birthday, a CPL holder may exercise the privileges of his or her

Private Pilot License provided the person has passed a flight check with a flight

inspector or an approved person within the previous 6 months.

h) Prior to operating as pilot of an aircraft engaged in regular public transport operations,

the holder of a CPL shall meet the minimum experience appropriate to the type of

aircraft.

7.14 CPL - MAINTENANCE OF LICENSE

7.14.1 CPL - Validity

A Commercial Pilot License shall be valid for a maximum of 60 months or less as the case

may be.

7.14.2 CPL – Currency

A license shall remain current subject to 3 take offs and 3 landings in the last 90 days.

a) A type rating shall remain current subject to 3 take offs and 3 landings in the last 90 days.

b) The night currency shall remain valid subject to 3 takeoffs and landings at night within the last

90 days; or if the pilot has logged more than 15 hours within the last 90 days, at least 3 takeoffs

and landings at night within the last 6 months.

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d) Currency on a type of aircraft with similar performance and handling characteristics,

as defined by the CAAN regulations, is acceptable provided an endorsement is also

held for that type of aircraft.

7.14.3 CPL – renewal/revalidation

CPL shall be renewed subject to refer to Part 2 para 2.19.

7.15.1 CPL - LOGBOOK

A holder of a Commercial Pilot License shall maintain a logbook in accordance with the

CAAN prescribed regulations.

7.15.2 CPL - FEE SCHEDULE

As per CAAN licensing fee schedule as per CAR 2058.

7.16 CPL - DOCUMENTATION

7.16.1 For Issue of CPL

a) Application.


c) NOC from department, if applicable.

d) Photocopies of foreign licenses, if applicable.

e) 02 colour photographs

f) Type technical result, as applicable.

g) CPL examination result.

h) Certified copy of first and last 3 pages of logbook.

i) Flying hour’s breakdown.

j) CPL course completion certificate.

k) Copy of skill test authorization by CAAN.

m) Skill test report.

n) Fee Voucher

o) English language proficiency

p) Air law oral examination result

q) ATPL theoretical knowledge if required for type rating on multi-crew operations

7.16.2 For Renewal or Revalidation of CPL

a) Application.

b) Revalidation examination result, if applicable.

c) Class 1 medical assessment.


e) Certified copy of license, if applicable.

f) Fee voucher.

g) PPC and Recurrent Training.

h) Route Check.

i) CRM Training.

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k) Recurrent ground training certificate

l) Emergency Evacuation Training

m) English language proficiency

n) ATPL theoretical knowledge, if applicable

Additional provision of PELR part 2 para 2.19 shall be referred to, as applicable.

7.17 MULTI-CREW PILOT LICENCE APPROPRIATE TO THE AEROPLANE CATEGORY

7.17.1 General requirements for the issue of the licence

7.17.1.1 Age

The applicant shall be not less than 18 years of age.

7.17.2 Knowledge

The applicant shall have met the PELR requirements for the airline transport pilot licence appropriate to the

aeroplane category in an approved training course.

7.17.3 Skill

7.17.3.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated the skills required for fulfilling all the competency units

specified as pilot flying and pilot not flying, to the level required to perform as a co-pilot of

turbine-powered aeroplanes certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots

under VFR and IFR, and to:


b) smoothly and accurately, manually control the aeroplane within its limitations at all times,

such that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is assured;

c) operate the aeroplane in the mode of automation appropriate to the phase of flight and to

maintain awareness of the active mode of automation;

d) perform, in an accurate manner, normal, abnormal and emergency procedures in all phases of

flight; and

e) communicate effectively with other flight crew members and demonstrate the ability to

effectively perform procedures for crew incapacitation, crew coordination, including

allocation of pilot tasks, crew cooperation, adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

and use of checklists.

7.17.3.2 Progress in acquiring the skills specified in 7.9b.1.3 shall be continuously assessed.

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The applicant shall hold a current Class 1 medical assessment.

7.17.5 Privileges of the holder of the multi-crew pilot license:

7.17.5.1 the conditions to be observed in exercising such privileges subject to compliance with the

requirements specified in this PELR, the privileges of the holder of a multi-crew pilot licence shall

be:

a) to exercise all the privileges of the holder of a private pilot licence in the aeroplane category

provided the requirements have been met;

b) to exercise the privileges of the instrument rating in a multi-crew operation; and

c) to act as co-pilot of an aeroplane required to be operated with a co-pilot.

7.17.5.2 Before exercising the privileges of the instrument rating in a single-pilot operation in aeroplanes,

the licence holder shall have demonstrated an ability to act as pilot-in-command in a single-pilot

operation exercised by reference solely to instruments and shall have met the skill requirement

specified appropriate to the aeroplane category.

7.17.5.3 Before exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot licence in a single-pilot operation in

aeroplanes, the licence holder shall have:

a) completed in aeroplanes 70 hours, either as pilot-in-command, or made up of not less than 10

hours as pilot-in-command and the necessary additional flight time as pilot-in-command under

supervision;

b) completed 20 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command, or made up of not less

than 10 hours as pilot-in-command and 10 hours as pilot-in-command under supervision,

including a cross-country flight totaling not less than 540 km (300 NM) in the course of which

full-stop landings at two different aerodromes shall be made; and

c) met the requirements for the commercial pilot licence specified in this PELR appropriate to the

aeroplane category.

Note 1.— When CAAN grants single-pilot operation privileges to the holder of a multi-crew pilot licence, it

can document the privileges through an endorsement of the multi-crew pilot licence or through the issuance

of a commercial pilot licence in the aeroplane category.

Note 2.— Certain privileges of the licence are curtailed by PELR 1.17 for licence holders when they attain

their 65th birthday.

7.17.6 Experience

7.17.6.1 The applicant shall have completed in an approved training course not less than 240 hours as pilot

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7.17.6.2 Flight experience in actual flight shall include at least the experience requirements specified in this

PELR, upset prevention and recovery training, night flying and flight by reference solely to

instruments.

7.17.6.3 In addition to meeting the provisions of this PELR, the applicant shall have gained, in a turbine-

powered aeroplane certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or in a

flight simulation training device approved for that purpose by the Civil Aviation Authority of

Nepal.

7.17.7 Flight instruction

7.17.7.1 The applicant shall have completed a course of approved training covering the experience

requirements specified in 7.9b.3.

7.17.7.2 The applicant shall have received dual flight instruction in all the competency units, to the level

required for the issue of the multi-crew pilot licence, to include the competency units required to

pilot under instrument flight rules.

7.17.8 MPL examination


MPL – General + Cat.

Aeroplane


MPL- General+ Cat

helicopter


7.17.9 DOCUMENTATION FOR ISSUANCE OF MPL

a) Application from employer;

b) Medical assessment;

c) NOC from department, if applicable;

d) Photocopies of foreign licenses, if applicable;

e) 02 colour photographs;

f) Type technical result, as applicable;

g) MPL examination result;

h) Certified copy of first and last 3 pages of logbook;

i) Flying hour’s breakdown;

j) MPL course completion certificate;

k) Copy of skill test authorization by CAAN;

m) Skill test report;

n) Fee Voucher;

o) English language proficiency;

p) Air law oral examination result;

q) ATPL theoretical knowledge.



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7.17.10 RENEWAL/REVALIDATION OF MPL

a) Application.

b) Revalidation examination result, if applicable.

c) Class 1 medical assessment.


e) Certified copy of license, if applicable.

f) Fee voucher.

g) PPC and Recurrent Training.

h) Route Check.

i) CRM Training.

j) Dangerous Goods Training.

k) Recurrent ground training certificate

l) Emergency Evacuation Training


n) ATPL theoretical knowledge, if applicable

Additional provision of PELR part 2 para 2.19 shall be referred to, as applicable.

7.17.11 MPL - MAINTENANCE OF LICENSE

7.17.11.1 MPL – Validity

A Multi Crew Pilot License shall be valid for a maximum of 60 months or less as the case may be.

7.17.11.2 MPL – Currency

A license shall remain current subject to 3 take offs and 3 landings in the last 90 days.

a) A type rating shall remain current subject to 3 take offs and 3 landings in the last 90 days.

b) The night currency shall remain valid subject to 3 night take offs and 3 night landings in the last 90 days.


d) Currency on a type of aircraft with similar performance and handling characteristics, as

defined by the CAAN regulations, is acceptable provided an endorsement is also held for that

type of aircraft.

7.17.11.3 MPL – renewal/revalidation

MPL shall be renewed subject to refer to Part 2 para 2.19.

7.17.12 LOGBOOK

A holder of a Multi-Crew Pilot License shall maintain a logbook in accordance with the CAAN

prescribed regulations.

7.17.13 FEE SCHEDULE

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7.18 AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE (ATPL)

(AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER and POWERLIFT CATEGORIES)

7.19 ATPL - ELIGIBILITY

7.19.1 License/Certificate:

a) For ATPL-aeroplane, hold CPL with IR or ATPL (A) including IR issued by a contracting State;

b) For ATPL-helicopter, hold CPL or ATPL (H) issued by a contracting State

7.19.2 Age


7.19.3 Medical

Applicant shall hold a class 1 medical assessment.

7.19.4 No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Serving personnel from armed forces and government departments shall provide NOC from their parent

organization.

7.19.5 ATPL - English Language Proficiency

Refer part 5

7.20 ATPL – AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

7.20.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License and appropriate to the category of aircraft intended to

be included in the license, in at least the following subjects. In addition, the applicant for an Airline

Transport Pilot License applicable to the aeroplane or powered-lift category, shall have met the

knowledge requirements for the Instrument Rating of this PELR.

7.20.2 Air Law

a) rules and regulations relevant to the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License;

b) rules of the air; appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

c) Aircraft general knowledge for Aeroplanes, Helicopters and Powered Lifts;

a) general characteristics and limitations of electrical, hydraulic, pressurization and other aircraft

systems; flight control systems, including autopilot and stability augmentation;

b) principles of operation, handling procedures and operating limitations of aircraft power plants;

effects of atmospheric conditions on engine performance; relevant operational information from

the flight manual or other appropriate document;

c) operating procedures and limitations of the relevant category of aircraft;

d) effects of atmospheric conditions on aircraft performance in accordance to the relevant

operational information from the flight manual; use and serviceability checks of equipment and

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e) flight instruments; compasses, turning and acceleration errors; gyroscopic instruments,

operational limits and precession effects; practices and procedures in the event of malfunctions of

various flight instruments and electronic display units;

f) maintenance procedures for airframes, systems and engines of appropriate aircraft;

g) for helicopters and powered-lifts, transmission (power-trains) where applicable;

7.20.3 Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

a) effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft handling, flight characteristics and


b) use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data, including

procedures for cruise control;

c) pre-flight and en-route operational flight planning; preparation and filing of air traffic services

flight plans; appropriate air traffic services procedures; altimeter setting procedures;

d) in the case of helicopters and powered-lifts, effects of external loading on handling;

7.20.4 Human Performance

Human performance including principles of threat and error management;

7.20.5 Meteorology

a) interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and forecasts; codes

and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information, pre-flight and

in-flight; altimetry;

b) aeronautical meteorology; climatology of relevant areas in respect of the elements having an

effect upon aviation; the movement of pressure systems; the structure of fronts, and the origin

and characteristics of significant weather phenomena which affect take-off, en-route and landing

conditions;

c) causes, recognition and effects of icing; frontal zone penetration procedures; hazardous weather

avoidance;

d) in the case of aeroplanes and powered-lifts, practical high altitude meteorology, including

interpretation and use of weather reports, charts and forecasts; jet streams;

7.20.6 Navigation

a) air navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, radio navigation aids and area navigation

systems; specific navigation requirements for long-range flights;

b) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics and instruments necessary for the control and

navigation of aircraft;

c) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route, approach and landing


d) principles and characteristics of self-contained and external-referenced navigation systems;

operation of airborne equipment;



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7.20.7 Operational Procedures:

a) application of threat and error management to operational performance;

b) interpretation and use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes

and abbreviations;

c) precautionary and emergency procedures; safety practices;

d) operational procedures for carriage of freight and dangerous goods;

e) requirements and practices for safety briefing to passengers, including precautions to be observed

when embarking and disembarking from aircraft;

f) in the case of the helicopter, and if applicable, powered-lift, settling with power; ground

resonance; retreating blade stall; dynamic roll-over and other operating hazards; safety


7.20.8 Principles of Flight

Principles of flight;


Communication procedures and phraseology; action to be taken in case of communication failure.

7.20.10 ATPL – SKILL TEST - AEROPLANE, HELICOPTER

The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform, as pilot -in-command of an aircraft

within the appropriate category required to be operated with a co-pilot, the following procedures

and manoeuvres:

(a) pre-flight procedures, including the preparation of the operational flight plan and filing of the

air traffic services flight plan;

(b) normal flight procedures and manoeuvres during all phases of flight;

(c) abnormal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres related to failures and malfunct ions of

equipment, such as engine, systems and airframe;

(d) procedures for crew incapacitation and crew coordination, including allocation of pilot tasks,

crew cooperation and use of checklists; and

(e) In the case of the aeroplane procedures and manoeuvres for instrument flight, including

simulated engine failure.

7.20.10.1 In the case of an aeroplane, the applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform

the procedures and manoeuvres described as pilot-in-command of a multi-engine

aeroplane.



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7.20.10.2 The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform the procedures and

manoeuvres described in 7.20.10 with a degree of competency appropriate to the

privileges granted to the holder of an airline transport pilot license, and to:

a) Recognize and manage threats and errors;

b) smoothly and accurately manually control the aircraft within its limitations at all

times, such that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is assured;

c) Operate the aircraft in the mode of automation appropriate to the phase of flight and to

maintain awareness of the active mode of automation;

d) perform, in an accurate manner, normal, abnormal and emergency procedures in all

phases of flight;

e) Exercise good judgment and airmanship, to include structured decision making and

the maintenance of situational awareness; and

f) communicate effectively with other flight crew members and demonstrate the ability

to effectively perform procedures for crew incapacitation, crew coordination,

including allocation of pilot tasks, crew cooperation, adherence to standard operating

procedures (SOPs) and use of checklists.

7.20.10.3 For a skill test in a multi-crew cockpit, the other crew complement shall be qualified on

the aircraft.

7.20.10.4 ATPL initial issue skill test shall be conducted in P-1 position.

7.20.10.5 Applicant shall undergo a skill test by the CAAN inspector/designated check pilot on

appropriate aircraft.

7.20.10.6 An applicant who fails to pass a flight check may apply for a retest only when he has

carried out the further study or training determined by the person who conducted the

test.

7.20.10.7 The Airline Transport Pilot License test shall be conducted with the minimum flight

crew complement specified in the Aircraft Flight Manual and any additional crew

required under an approved training and checking program of the operator.

7.20.10.8 If the Airline Transport Pilot License test is conducted in an aircraft certificated for

multi-pilot operation; and the flight inspector or DCP conducting the test occupies a

pilot seat, he shall during the test, perform all duties of a pilot not flying.



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7.21 ATPL – AEROPLANE - EXPERIENCE (SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE

OF THE AEROPLANE CATEGORY RATING)

7.21.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 1500 hours of flight time as a pilot of

aeroplanes. It will be determined whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a Flight

Simulation Training Device is acceptable as part of the total flight time of 1500 hours. Credit for

such experience shall be limited to a maximum of 100 hours, of which not more than 25 hours shall

have been acquired in a flight procedure trainer or a basic instrument flight trainer.

7.21.2 The applicant shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than:

a) 500 hours as Pilot-In-Command under supervision or 250 hours, either as pilot-in-command, or

made up by not less than 70 hours as pilot-in-command and the necessary additional flight time

as pilot-in-command under supervision;

b) 200 hours of cross-country flight time, of which not less than 100 hours shall be as pilot-in-

command or as pilot-in-command under supervision;

c) 75 hours of instrument time, of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time;

and

d) 100 hours of night flight as pilot-in-command or as co-pilot.

An applicant determining flight time as required by para (d) who has made at least 20 night take-

offs and landings to a full stop may substitute one additional night take-off and landing to a full

stop for each hour of night flight time required by para (d) of this section. However, not more than

25 hours of night flight time may be credited in this manner.




7.21.4 From the point at which a CPL holder begins flying commercially in Nepal, they must be regularly

assessed in all areas of their aviation skills and knowledge.

(a) These assessments shall be completed by a senior instructor pilot, with as much input as

possible from every instructor who has trained the applicant in the previous 300 hours.

(b) The assessment reports shall be retained in the pilot’s training file and be made available to the

instructors as they design training programmes relevant to the needs of the pilot.

(c) Before a pilot is recommended for upgrade training to P1 status, their assessment reports must

be reviewed by a committee comprising Head of Operations, Head of Training and a senior

instructor on type.

(d) The Evaluation Committee will determine if the pilot is to progress to the P1 upgrade training or

if they should receive further specific training to address any areas of concern mentioned in the

assessment reports.

(e) After successfully completing ATPL examination the copilot shall undergo 150 hours of

Flight Under Supervision with an Instructor Pilot. The copilot will be assessed at 50 hour

intervals. Refer to Appendix 1.



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(f) upon the completion of the above 150 hours of Flight Under Supervision and three

months from passing the ATPL examination, the Evaluation Committee of the air

operator mentioned in 7.27.1 (d) will assess the candidate for PIC upgrade training

suitability.

(g) The Evaluation Committee can either recommend the candidate for the PIC upgrade

training or recommend a further 50 hours of Flight Under Supervision or till such time

the Evaluation Committee is satisfied that the candidate is qualified for the PIC upgrade

training.

7.22 ATPL – AEROPLANE - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

The applicant shall have received the dual flight instruction required for the issue of the Commercial

Pilot License and for the issue of the Instrument Rating or for the issue of the Multi-Crew Pilot

License.

7.23 ATPL - AEROPLANE - LIMITATIONS

a) The holder of an ATPL shall not act as Pilot-in-Command of a multi-engine aeroplane

engaged in commercial operations unless they have completed the supervised flying f or

P1 upgrade as set out in Part 2, para 2.13b).

b) The holder of an ATPL shall not act as Pilot-In-Command of an aeroplane engaged in

formation flight unless he is certified on log book as competent by a duly qualified flight

instructor or other person duly approved by the CAAN for this purpose.

c) The holder of ATPL shall not act as Pilot-In-Command of an aeroplane engaged in

spinning practice unless the aircraft is certified for spinning and he has been certified on

his log book by a duly qualified flight instructor as being competent to recover from fully

developed spins.

d) The holder of ATPL shall not act as Pilot-In-Command of an aeroplane engaged in

aerobatics flight unless the aircraft is certified for aerobatics and he has been certified on

his log book by an approved flight instructor or a person duly approved by the CAAN for

this purpose as competent in the maneuvers to be performed.

e) An ATPL-(A) holder may exercise the privileges of the license up-to 65th birthday

provided the person has fulfill the necessary requirement and provisions of PELR 1.17 are

fulfilled.

f) Prior to operating as pilot of an aeroplane engaged in commercial operations, the holder

of an ATPL shall meet the minimum experience requirement appropriate to the type of

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7.24 ATPL – HELICOPTER – EXPERIENCE (SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE

OF THE HELICOPTER CATEGORY RATING)

7.24.1 The applicant shall have completed not less than 1000 hours of flight time as a pilot of helicopters. It

will be determined whether experience as a pilot under instruction in a Flight Simulation Training

Device is acceptable as part of the total flight time of 1000 hours. Credit for such experience shall be

limited to a maximum of 100 hours, of which not more than 25 hours shall have been acquired in a

flight procedure trainer or a basic instrument flight trainer.

7.24.2 The applicant shall have completed in helicopters not less than:

a) 250 hours, either as pilot-in-command, or made up by not less than 70 hours as pilot-in-command

and the necessary additional flight time as pilot-in-command under supervision;

b) 200 hours of cross-country flight time, of which not less than 100 hours shall be as pilot-in-

command or as pilot-in-command under supervision;

c) 30 hours of instrument time, of which not more than 10 hours may be instrument ground time;

and

d) 50 hours of night flight as pilot-in-command or as co-pilot.


whether such experience is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements of can


7.24.4 Airline Transport Pilot License (H) Restricted to VFR and day operation only, will be issued to an

applicant who does not fulfill the experience mentioned in clause 7.24.1.

7.25 ATPL – HELICOPTER - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

a) The applicant shall have received the flight instruction required for the issue of the commercial

pilot license.

b) The instrument time and the night flying time of 7.24.2 do not entitle the holder of the airline

transport pilot license — helicopter to pilot helicopters under IFR.

7.26 ATPL – HELICOPTER - LIMITATIONS

a) The holder of an ATPL not endorsed with an Instrument Rating shall not act as pilot-in-

command of a helicopter in other than visual meteorological conditions.

b) The holder of an ATPL shall not act as pilot-in-command of a helicopter engaged in

formation flight unless he is certified as competent by duly qualified flight instructor or

other person duly approved by the authority for this purpose.

c) An ATPL holder may exercise the privileges of the license up-to 65th birthday provided

the person has fulfilled the necessary requirements and provisions of PELR 1.17.

d) After attaining the 65th birthday, an ATPL holder may exercise the privileges of his or her

Private Pilot License provided the person has passed a flight check with a flight inspector

or an approved person within the previous 6 months.



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e) Prior to operating as pilot of an helicopter engaged in regular public transport operations,

the holder of an ATPL shall meet the minimum experience appropriate to the type of

aircraft.

f) A helicopter specified for one pilot operation by the manufacturer may be operated by one

pilot. Where the operator wishes to operate the same helicopter with two pilots

(VIP/terrain), the CAAN may permit such operation provided the operator has formulated

the required SOPs and operation details; and they are approved by the CAAN.

7.27 ATPL - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS

7.27.1 Eligibility

(a) Applicant is eligible to appear in the written examination of the airline transport pilot

license provided the student pilot license (SPL) or private pilot license (PPL) or multi-

crew pilot license (MPL) or commercial pilot license (CPL) has already been issued and

is valid; and the applicant has completed 100% of the required flying experience for the

issue of the airline transport pilot license or has passed ATPL theoretical knowledge

from CAAN approved/validated approved training organization.

(b) required to complete 1500 flight hours by crediting one hundred percent of co-pilot

flight time and must complete twenty-four months from obtaining CPL.

(c) assessment of co-pilot performance to be made at every 300 hour intervals, i.e. 300

hours, 600 hours, 900 hours, 1200 hours and 1500 hours. Refer to Appendix 1.

(d) after the copilot achieves 1500 flight hours, an air operator’s internal Evaluation

Committee comprising of the Chief of Flight Operations, Chief of Training and an on -

type Instructor Pilot will assess the candidate for ATPL examination readiness. The

Evaluation Committee may recommend the copilot for ATPL examination or may

recommend a further 50 hours or 100 hours or 150 hours or more as required, of flying

prior to being evaluated again for suitability for ATPL examination. Such evaluation

reports when completed must be submitted to CAAN.

7.27.2 ATPL – Examinations


ATPL – General + Cat.

Aeroplane


ATPL- General+ Cat

helicopter




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7.28 ATPL - PRIVILEGES

7.28.1 Subject to compliance with the prescribed requirements, the privileges of the holder of an Airline

Transport Pilot License shall be:

a) To exercise all the privileges of the holder of a Private and Commercial Pilot License of an

aircraft within the appropriate aircraft category and, in the case of a license for the aeroplane and

powered-lift categories, of the Instrument Rating; and

b) act as Pilot-in-Command in commercial air transportation in an aircraft of the appropriate

category and certificated for operation with more than one pilot. This privilege shall only be

exercised in multi-engine aircraft after the required supervised flying specified in section 2.13b).

7.28.2 When the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License in the aeroplane category has only previously

held a MPL, the privileges of the license shall be limited to multi-crew operations. Any limitation of

privileges shall be endorsed on the license.

7.28.3 An ATPL holder employed in commercial air transport operation shall meet the additional

requirements as prescribed in the Operations Manual by the operator.

7.29 ATPL - MAINTENANCE OF LICENSE

7.29.1 ATPL - Validity

The license shall remain valid for a maximum of 60 months or less as the case may be.

7.29.2 ATPL – currency

a) A license shall remain current subject to 3 take offs and 3 landings in the last 90 days.

b) The night currency shall remain valid subject to 3 takeoffs and landings at night within the last

90 days; or if the pilot has logged more than 15 hours within the last 90 days, at least 3 takeoffs

and landings at night within the last 6 months.


d) Currency on a type of aircraft with similar performance and handling characteristics, as

defined by the CAAN regulations, is acceptable provided an endorsement is also held

for that type of aircraft.

7.29.3 ATPL –Renewal/Revalidation

7.29.3.1 An applicant for the renewal of a Airline Transport Pilot License must produce the license to be

renewed with a license renewal form duly filled and following documents:

a) current Class I medical assessment

b) Pilot Proficiency Check report

c) a route check as applicable.

d) recurrent ground training as appropriate

e) pilot log book

Additional provision of PELR Part 2, para 2.19 shall be referred to, as applicable.



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7.30 ATPL - LOGBOOK

A holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License shall maintain a logbook in accordance with

the CAAN prescribed regulations.

7.31 ATPL - FEE SCHEDULE

As per the CAAN fee schedule as per CAR 2058.

7.32 ATPL - DOCUMENTATION

7.32.1 For Issue of ATPL

a) Application.


c) NOC (for military/Govt. departments).

d) 02 colour photographs

e) Certified copy of foreign licenses/Certificate if applicable.

f) CAAN ATPL examination result.

g) P1 upgrade course completion certificate

h) Certified copy of first and last three pages of logbook.

i) Copy of skill test authorization by CAAN.

j) Skill test report.

k) CRM and DG training certificate

l) Fee voucher


n) Air law examination result, if applicable

7.32.2 For Renewal or Revalidation of ATPL

a) Application.



d) Revalidation examination results/ training details, as applicable.

e) PPC and Recurrent Training

f) Route Check

g) CRM Training

h) Dangerous Goods Training

i) Recurrent ground training certificate

i) Emergency Evacuation Training

j) Fee voucher.

k) Certified copy of license and logbook, if applicable

m) English language proficiency, if applicable

n) Air law examination result, if applicable

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7.33 INSTRUMENT RATING

(Requirements for the issue of the rating for aeroplane, airship,

helicopter and powered-lift categories)

7.33.1 IR - ELIGIBILITY

Applicant shall hold a valid PPL or a CPL.

7.33.2 MEDICAL

Applicant shall hold class 1 medical assessment. Applicant who holds a PPL shall have

established their hearing acuity on the basis of compliance with the hearing requirements for

the issuance of a Class I medical assessment.

7.33.3 IR - GRADES OF INSTRUMENT RATING

The grades of Instrument Rating are:

a) Multi – Engine Aeroplane;

b) Multi – Engine Helicopter;

c) Airship;

d) Powered Lift

7.33.4 IR – AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the

holder of an Instrument Rating, in at least the following subjects:

a) Air Law

Rules and regulations relevant to flight under IFR; related air traffic services practices and procedures;

b) Aircraft General Knowledge for the Aircraft Category being sought

i) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics, electronic devices and instruments necessary for the

control and navigation of aircraft under IFR and in instrument meteorological conditions, use and

limitations of autopilot;

ii) compasses, turning and acceleration errors; gyroscopic instruments, operational limits and precession

effects; practices and procedures in the event of malfunctions of various flight instruments;

c) Flight Performance and Planning for the aircraft category being sought

i) pre-flight preparations and checks appropriate to flight under IFR;

ii) operational flight planning; preparation and filing of air traffic services flight plans under IFR;

altimeter setting procedures;



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d) Human performance for the aircraft category being sought

Human performance relevant to instrument flight in aircraft including principles of threat and error

management;

e) Meteorology for the aircraft category being sought

i) application of aeronautical meteorology; interpretation and use of reports, charts and forecasts; codes

and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information; altimetry;

ii) causes, recognition and effects of icing; frontal zone penetration procedures; hazardous weather

avoidance;

iii) in the case of helicopter and powered-lift, effects of rotor icing;

f) Navigation for the aircraft category being sought

i) practical air navigation using radio navigation aids;

ii) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route, approach and landing


g) Operational procedures for the aircraft category being sought

i) application of threat and error management to operational procedures;

ii) interpretation and use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes and

abbreviations, and instrument procedure charts for departure, en-route, descent and approach;

iii) precautionary and emergency procedures; safety practices associated with flight under IFR; obstacle

clearance criteria;


Communication procedures and phraseology as applied to aircraft operations under IFR; action to be taken

in case of communication failure.

7.34 IR - SKILL TEST

a) The applicant shall have demonstrated in an aircraft of the category for which the Instrument

Rating is being sought the ability to perform the procedures and manoeuvres described in 7.36

with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of an Instrument

Rating, and to:


ii) operate the aircraft for the category being sought within its limitations;




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v) apply aeronautical knowledge;

vi) maintain control of the aircraft at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of a

procedure or manoeuvre is assured;

b) The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to operate multi-engine aircraft within the

appropriate category solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative, or simulated

inoperative, if the privileges of the Instrument Rating are to be exercised on such aircraft.

c) For a skill level test in a multi-crew cockpit, the other crew complement shall be qualified

on the aircraft.

d) Applicant shall qualify skill test by authorized examiner in presence of CAAN

observer(FOI) or DCP.

e) An applicant who fails to pass a flight check may apply for a retest only when he has

carried out the further study or training determined by the person who conducted the test.

f) Unless otherwise approved by the CAAN, the same examiner shall conduct the re -test.

g) An applicant for initial issue and renewal of an Instrument Rating shall provide a suitable

dual control aircraft and/or Flight Simulation Training Device as applicable for the purpose

of demonstrating of his/her skill. See 2.7 of this PELR for the use of FSTDs.

h) The Instrument Rating test shall be conducted with the minimum flight crew complement

specified in the Aircraft Flight Manual and any additional crew required under an approved

training and checking program of the operator.

i) If the Instrument Rating test is conducted for issue or renewal of Instrument Rating, on

single pilot operation aircraft, the Flight Operations Inspector or DCP conducting the test

shall not, during the test, perform any duty essential to the operation of the aircraft.

j) If the Instrument Rating test is conducted in an aircraft certificated for multi -pilot

operation; and the Flight Operations Inspector or DCP conducting the test occupies a

control seat, he shall during the test, perform all duties of a pilot not flying.

k) More than 02 consecutive tests of the same applicant shall not be taken by the same

examiner.

7.35 IR - AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE

7.35.1 The applicant shall hold a pilot licence for the aircraft category being sought.

7.35.2 The applicant shall have completed not less than:

(i) 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command of aircraft in categories acceptable to

the CAAN, of which not less than 10 hours shall be in the aircraft category being sought; and

(ii) 40 hours of instrument time in aircraft of which not more than 20 hours, or 30 hours where a

flight simulator is used, may be instrument ground time. The ground time shall be under the

supervision of an authorized instructor.



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7.36 IR - FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

7.36.1 The applicant shall have gained not less than 10 hours of the instrument flight time required in 7.35.2

ii) while receiving dual instrument flight instruction in the aircraft category being sought from an

authorized flight instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the applicant has operational experience

in at least the following areas to the level of performance required for the holder of an Instrument

Rating:

i) Pre-flight procedures, including the use of the flight manual or equivalent document, and

appropriate air traffic services documents in the preparation of an IFR flight plan.

ii) Pre-flight inspection, use of checklists, taxiing and pre-takeoff checks.

iii) Procedures and maneuvers for IFR operation under normal, abnormal and emergency conditions

covering at least:

- Transition to instrument flight on take-off.

- Standard instrument departures and arrivals.

- En-route IFR procedures.

- Holding procedures.

- Instrument approaches (Precision/Non-precision) to specified minima

- Missed approach procedures.

- Landings form instrument approaches.

iv) in-flight manoeuvres and particular flight characteristics.

7.36.2 If the privileges of the instrument rating are to be exercised on multi-engine aircraft, the applicant

shall have received dual instrument flight instruction in a multi-engine aircraft within the appropriate

category from an authorized flight instructor. The instructor shall ensure that the applicant has

operational experience in the operation of the aircraft within the appropriate category by reference

solely to instruments with one engine inoperative or simulated inoperative.

7.37 IR - PRIVILEGES

7.37.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 1.19, 1.20 and 2.1, the privileges of the

holder of an instrument rating with a specific aircraft category shall be to pilot that category of

aircraft under IFR.

7.37.2 Before exercising the privileges on multi-engine aircraft, the holder of the rating shall have complied

with the requirements of 7.34.

7.38 IR - LIMITATIONS OF RATING

If a holder of an Instrument Rating attempts the Instrument Rating renewal flight check and

fails to satisfy the test requirements; he shall not exercise the privileges of Instrument Rating.



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7.39 IR - ENDORSEMENT

7.39.1 An Instrument Rating will be included in a pilot license, if the holder:

a) produces a pilot license, issued by a Contracting State, which contains an Instrument Rating

applicable to the category and class;

b) passes a practical instrument competency check (during initial endorsement, competency check of

precision approach in approved instrument procedure trainer conducted within a year may satisfy

the requirement);

c) such instrument competency check may be conducted in part or all of the check in instrument

(flight) procedure trainer equipped for instrument flying or an Aeroplane simulator which is/are

approved by the Director General.

7.39.2 A current Airline Transport Pilot License will entitle the holder to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot

in an Aeroplane for which he holds an Aeroplane rating, when flying in compliance with Instrument

Flight Rules.

7.40 IR - VALIDITY

An Instrument Rating shall remain valid for 6 months from the date of endorsement on the

license provided the license is valid on which the rating is endorsed.

7.41 IR - CURRENCY

An Instrument Rating shall remain current subject to currency of license; and IR period of

validity.

7.42 IR - FEE SCHEDULE

As per the CAAN fee schedule as per CAR 2058.

7.43 IR - DOCUMENTATION

7.43.1 For issue of IR

a) Application.

b) Instrument Proficiency Check report.

c) Fee voucher

7.43.2 For renewal or revalidation of IR

a) Application.

b) Skill test report/ Instrument proficiency check report

c) Fee voucher

d) Additional provision of PELR Part 2, para 2.19 shall be referred, as applicable.



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7.44 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING

(Aeroplanes, Airships, Helicopters and Powered Lifts)

7.44.1 Requirements for the issue of the Rating

A pilot license holder shall not carry out flight instruction required for the issue of a Private Pilot

License, Commercial Pilot License and Airline Transport Pilot License issued by CAAN in the

categories of aeroplane, helicopter, powered-lift and airship, as appropriate, unless such holder has

received proper authorization from the CAAN.

7.44.2 Proper authorization shall comprise:

a) a flight instructor rating on the holder’s license; or

b) a specific authorization granted by CAAN.

7.44.3 The applicant, in order to carry out instruction for the multi-crew pilot licence, shall have also met all

the instructor qualification requirements.

7.45 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR – QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE

7.45.1 The applicant shall have met the following qualifications:

i) have completed not less than 1000 hours of flight time as a pilot-in-command on the category and

class of aircraft involved and not less than 100 hours as pilot in command on type of aircraft; and

ii) knowledge requirements for the issue of a commercial pilot licence as appropriate to the category

of aircraft included in the licence. In addition, the applicant shall have demonstrated a level of

knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a flight instructor rating, in at

least the following areas and have satisfactorily completed an approved training course of flight

instruction and ground training techniques, which includes:

a) techniques of applied instruction;

b) assessment of student performance in those subjects in which ground instruction is given;

c) the learning process;

d) elements of effective teaching;

e) student evaluation and testing, training philosophies;

f) training programme development;

g) lesson planning;

h) classroom instructional techniques;

i) use of training aids; including Flight Simulation Training Devices as appropriate

j) analysis and correction of student errors;

k) Human Performance relevant to flight instruction including principles of Threat and Error

Management (TEM)

l) hazards involved in simulating system failures and malfunctions in the aircraft.

ii) shall have completed the knowledge examination on subject as specified in (i) above. The

examination will have 50 multiple choice questions with 70% pass marks. The validity of

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iii) has satisfactorily completed an oral examination;

iv) has undergone by not less than 3 hours of flight training applicable for the flight instructor; and

v) has satisfactorily completed flight check showing his ability to fly as an instructor with an

instructor pilot in presence of CAAN observer (FOI) designated by Director General or DCP or a

pilot designated by Director General.

vi) In case of subsequent type of FI endorsement (iii) shall not apply.

7.45.2 A Flight Instructor Rating included in a pilot license will have the same period of validity as the license

and will be revalidated upon renewal of the license.

7.45.3 In the case of an applicant who has a Flight Instructor Rating in a multi-engine class of aeroplane and

wishes to apply for a rating in a single engine aeroplane, the requirement of 1000 hours as PIC in

category and class as mentioned in clause 7.45.1(i) of this paragraph maybe reduced to 500 hours as

PIC in single engine aeroplane, depending on the competency of the applicant.

7.45.4 In the case of an applicant who has a Flight Instructor Rating in a multi-engine class of helicopter and

wishes to apply for a rating in a single engine helicopter the requirement of 1000 hours as PIC in

mentioned in clause 7.45.1 (i) of this paragraph shall be reduced to 500 hours for single engine

helicopters.

7.46 PRIVILEGES OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (FI)

Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 1.38 and 2.1, the privileges of the holder of

a flight instructor rating shall be:

a) to supervise solo flights by student pilots; and

b) to carry out flight instruction for the issue of a private pilot licence, a commercial pilot licence, an

instrument rating, and a flight instructor rating provided that the flight instructor:

1) holds at least the licence and rating for which instruction is being given, in the appropriate

aircraft category;

2) holds the licence and rating necessary to act as the pilot-in-command of the aircraft on which

the instruction is given; and

3) has the flight instructor privileges granted entered on the licence.

c) The applicant, in order to carry out instruction for the multi-crew pilot licence, shall have also met

all the instructor qualification requirements.

d) Training of Pilots for aircraft type, Instrument Rating and Instructor Rating;

e) Pilot Proficiency check for issuance of licenses and Ratings where DCP is not available and in the

presence of CAAN inspector;

f) Pilot Proficiency Checks for renewal of licenses and Ratings where DCP is not available

g) Conducting Line/STOL Clearances;

h) Route/Line checks where DCP Type B is not available.



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7.47 SKILL

The applicant shall have demonstrated, in the category and class of aircraft for which flight instructor

privileges are sought, the ability to instruct in those areas in which flight instruction is to be given, including

pre-flight, post-flight and ground instruction as appropriate.

7.48 EXPERIENCE

The applicant shall have met the experience requirements for the issue of a commercial pilot licence as

specified in this PELR for each aircraft category, as appropriate.

7.49 FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

The applicant shall, under the supervision of a flight instructor accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority of

Nepal for that purpose:

a) have received instruction in flight instructional techniques including demonstration, student practices,

recognition and correction of common student errors; and

b) have practised instructional techniques in those flight manoeuvres and procedures in which it is

intended to provide flight instruction.

7.50 RESERVED

7.51 REQUIREMENT FOR SYNTHETIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SFI) AUTHORIZATION

a) Hold or have held a CPL or ATPL pilot license, as the case may be;

b) ICAO level 4 or higher English language proficiency;

c) Holds Flight Instructor rating;

d) Total Flying Experience - 3,500 hours;

e) Total Command Experience - 1,500 hours;

f) The pilots recommended for authorization as Instructors shall undergo the stipulated ground

training and satisfactory checks on an approved simulator/aircraft type. The pilots who fail in the

check should not be recommended for the respective approval for a period of three months;

(g) The pilot trained as Flight Instructors shall be checked for proficiency annually. The pilots who

fail in the proficiency check should not be recommended for the respective approval for a period

of three months;

h) Have completed within a period of 12 months, a proficiency check on a flight simulator of the

applicable type;

i) Have completed within a period of 12 months, at least 3 route sectors as an observer on the flight

deck of the applicable type as agreed by the CAAN, or have completed within a period of 12

months, at least 2 LOFT based simulator sessions conducted by qualified flight crew as an

observer on the flight deck of the applicable type as agreed by CAAN;



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j) Should not have tested alcohol positive during a pre/post flight medical check in the previous 3

years;

k) Should not have been held blameworthy for an aircraft accident in the previous 3 years or an

aircraft incident in the previous 1 year;

l) Should have undergone a medical assessment by a doctor qualified in Aviation Medicine on

suitability for simulator instructional duties that will address;

i. Physical ability

ii. Visual and color perception

iii. Hearing

Note: In addition to entry requirements, the medical assessment above shall be conducted

annually for SFIs above the age of 70 years.

7.52 Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) Renewal /Revalidation Requirements

(a) Proficiency check report. The pilots who fail in the proficiency check should not be

recommended for the respective renewal for a period of three months;

(b) Shall have conducted at least 2 initial/recurrent trainings annually;

(c) One of the skill tests or proficiency checks given by the examiner within the validity period of

the authorization shall have been observed by type rated CAAN FOI or DCP;

(d) Records of training conducted in last 24 months with minimum 10 initial or recurrent trainings;

(e) Copy of the licence and medical certificate;

(f) Applicable Fee voucher

Note: Applicant who is absent from simulator flight duties for a period of more than one year shall undergo

all the initial authorization requirements.

7.53 Synthetic Flight Instructor Privilege

Following will be the privileges of synthetic flight instructor (SFI).

(a) Training of PIC/co-pilots for type rating;

(b) Training for issuance/renewal of instrument rating;

(c) Recurrent training.

7.54 REQUIREMENT FOR SYNTHETIC FLIGHT EXAMINER (SFE) AUTHORIZATION

(a) Hold valid Synthetic flight instructor rating authorization;

(b) For Type Rating Issue only; hold valid type rating on the applicable aeroplane type for the

conduct of Skill Tests for the issue of type ratings for multi-pilot aeroplanes;

(c) Has completed not less than 1500 Hrs of flight time as a pilot on type;



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(d) Should have conducted at least 50 Hrs instruction as SFI on applicable type simulator;

(e) Complete operator internal formal training as per Operator’s Operations Manual;

(f) Completed standardization check by type rated CAAN FOI;

(g) Pass CAAN Examiner Assessment.

7.55 Synthetic Flight Examiner Renewal/ Revalidation Requirements

a) Shall have conducted at least 2 skill tests or proficiency checks annually;

b) One of the skill tests or proficiency checks given by the examiner within the past two years shall

have been observed by type rated CAAN FOI or DCP;

c) Record of trainings/checks conducted within the last 24 months with minimum of 10 PPC;

d) Copy of the licence and medical certificate;

e) Applicable Fee voucher

Note: Applicant who is absent from simulator flight duties for a period of more than one year shall undergo

all the initial authorization requirements

7.56 Synthetic Flight Examiner Privilege

Following will be the privileges of synthetic flight examiner (SFE).

(a) Skill tests for the issue of type ratings provided that the SFE holds a valid type rating on the

applicable aircraft type;

(b) Conduct assessment, competence for the issue, revalidation and renewal of type and instrument

ratings; and

(c) Conduct assessment, competence for the issue, revalidation and renewal of SFI.

7.57 Synthetic Flight Instructor and Synthetic Flight Examiner validity period

Unless revoked or suspended, Synthetic Flight Instructor and Synthetic Flight Examiner

authorization shall be normally issued for a period of 5 years or the validity of the holder’s

license or medical certificate or work permit (if applicable) whichever is earlier until the

pilot continue to meet the applicable requirements and remain in the employment of the

operator who has obtained the authorization.

7.58 REVALIDATION OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR LICENSE and RATINGS

7.58.1 Where the Flight Instructor License or Rating has expired for more than five years or where the

candidate has failed to exercise the privileges of a Flight Instructor for more than five years, that

person shall complete all the requirements that are required for the initial issue of a Flight Instructor

rating.

7.59 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE POWERED-LIFT CATEGORY

RATING – (RESERVED)



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PART 8

LICENSE FOR FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS OTHER THAN LICENCES FOR PILOTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8.1 FLIGHT NAVIGATOR LICENSE AND FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE 8-1

8.2 FLIGHT NAVIGATOR LICENSE 8-1

8.3 FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE 8-3

8.4 FLIGHT RADIO TELEPHONE OPERATORS 8-10



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8.1 FLIGHT NAVIGATOR LICENSE AND FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE

8.1 General rules concerning Flight Navigator and Flight Engineer licences:

8.1.1 An applicant shall, before being issued with a Flight Navigator Licence or a Flight Engineer Licence,

meet such requirements in respect of age, knowledge, experience, skill and medical fitness as are

specified for those licences.

8.1.1.1 An applicant for a Flight Navigator Licence or a Flight Engineer Licence shall demonstrate such

requirements for knowledge and skill as are specified for those licences, in a manner determined by

the CAAN.

8.2 Flight navigator licence:

8.2.1 Requirements for the issue of the licence

8.2.1.1 Age


8.2.1.2 Knowledge

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the

holder of a flight navigator licence, in at least the following subjects:

Air law

a) rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a flight navigator licence; appropriate air traffic services

practices and procedures;

Flight performance, planning and loading

b) effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft performance;

c) use of take-off, landing and other performance data including procedures for cruise control;

d) pre-flight and en-route operational flight planning; preparation and filing of air traffic services flight

plans; appropriate air traffic services procedures; altimeter setting procedures;

Human performance

e) human performance relevant to the flight navigator including principles of threat and error management;

Meteorology

f) interpretation and practical application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and forecasts; codes

and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information, pre-flight and in-

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g) aeronautical meteorology; climatology of relevant areas in respect of the elements having an effect upon

aviation; the movement of pressure systems; the structure of fronts, and the origin and characteristics of

significant weather phenomena which affect take-off, en-route and landing conditions;

Navigation

h) dead-reckoning, pressure-pattern and celestial navigation procedures; the use of aeronautical charts, radio

navigation aids and area navigation systems; specific navigation requirements for long-range flights;

i) use, limitation and serviceability of avionics and instruments necessary for the navigation of the aircraft;

j) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure, en-route and approach phases of

flight; identification of radio navigation aids;

k) principles, characteristics and use of self-contained and external-referenced navigation systems; operation

of airborne equipment;

l) the celestial sphere including the movement of heavenly bodies and their selection and identification for

the purpose of observation and reduction of sights; calibration of sextants; the completion of navigation

documentation;

m) definitions, units and formulae used in air navigation;


n) interpretation and use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes,

abbreviations, and instrument procedure charts for departure, en-route, descent and approach;

Principles of flight

o) principles of flight;

Radiotelephony

p) communication procedures and phraseology.

8.2.1.3 Experience

8.2.1.3.1 The applicant shall have completed in the performance of the duties of a flight navigator, not less

than 200 hours of flight time acceptable to the CAAN, in aircraft engaged in cross-country flights,

including not less than 30 hours by night.

8.2.1.3.1.1 When the applicant has flight time as a pilot, the CAAN shall determine whether such experience

is acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements of 8.2.1.3.1 can be

reduced accordingly.



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8.2.1.3.2 The applicant shall produce evidence of having satisfactorily determined the aircraft’s position in

flight, and used that information to navigate the aircraft, as follows:

a) by night — not less than 25 times by celestial observations; and

b) by day — not less than 25 times by celestial observations in conjunction with self-contained or

external-referenced navigation systems.

8.2.1.4 Skill

The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as flight navigator of an aircraft with a degree

of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a flight navigator licence, and to:


b) exercise good judgment and airmanship;

c) apply aeronautical knowledge;

d) perform all duties as part of an integrated crew; and

e) communicate effectively with the other flight crew members.

8.2.1.5 Medical fitness

The applicant shall hold a current Class 2 Medical Assessment.

8.2.2 Privileges of the holder of the licence and the conditions to be observed in exercising such privileges

Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in these requirements, the privileges of the holder of a

flight navigator licence shall be to act as flight navigator of any aircraft. If the privileges include

radiotelephony communication, the licence holder shall comply with the requirements specified in these

requirements.

8.3 FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE

8.3.1 Requirements for the issue of the licence:

a) Age

Not less than 18 years.

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c) Educational Qualification

Applicants must have passed Class 12 in science stream or its equivalent acceptable to Director

General.

d) Technical Knowledge, Experience and Practical Flying Tests

Applicant must have:

i) Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) License, in the Categories 'A' & 'C' on type of for

which the Flight Engineer is required, issued or validated by CAAN; or

A Commercial Pilot License in aircraft having completed not less than 1000 hours of flight;

or

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering; or

A Flight Engineer License issued by an ICAO contracting State; or

An equivalent military qualification, accredited by a panel comprising subject matter experts

established in accordance with Part 2, paragraph 2.32 of PELR.

ii) successfully completed an approved Flight Engineers Ground Course or hold current Flight

Engineer's License issued by a Contracting State.

iii) passed Basic Flight Engineers Examination conducted by CAAN.

iv) completed, under the supervision of an Instructor Flight Engineer or other equivalent

experience accredited by the panel mentioned in Part 2 paragraph 2.32 of PELR, not less

than 100 hrs of flight time in the performance of the duties of Flight Engineer.

The maximum of 50 hrs on approved flight simulator is acceptable as part of the total flight

time of 100 hrs.

Operational experience in the performance of the duties of a Flight Engineer, under the

supervision of an Instructor Flight Engineer, in at least the following areas:

normal procedure

- pre-flight inspections

- fueling procedures, fuel management

- inspection of maintenance documents

- normal flight deck procedures during all phases of flight

- crew co-ordination and procedures in case of crew incapacitation

- defect reporting

abnormal and alternate (standby) procedures

- recognition of abnormal functioning of aircraft systems

- use of abnormal and alternate (standby) procedures

emergency procedures

- recognition of emergency conditions

- use of appropriate emergency procedures



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8.3.2 FEL – SKILL

8.3.2.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as flight engineer of an aircraft, the duties

and procedures with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a

Flight Engineer License, and to:


b) use aircraft systems within the aircraft’s capabilities and limitations;

c) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

d) apply aeronautical knowledge;

e) perform all the duties as part of an integrated crew with the successful outcome assured; and

f) Communicate effectively with the other flight crew members.

8.3.2.2 The use of a Flight Simulation Training Device for performing any of the procedures required during

the demonstration of skill described in 8.3.2.1 shall be approved by the it will be determined, which

shall ensure that the Flight Simulation Training Device is appropriate to the task.

8.3.3 FEL - KNOWLEDGE

An applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a Flight Engineer License, in at least the following subjects:

8.3.3.1 Air law

Rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a flight engineer license; rules and regulations governing

the operation of civil aircraft pertinent to the duties of a flight engineer;

8.3.3.2 Aircraft General Knowledge

a) basic principles of power plants, gas turbines and/or piston engines; characteristics of fuels, fuel

systems including fuel control; lubricants and lubrication systems; afterburners and injection

systems, function and operation of engine ignition and starter systems;

b) principles of operation, handling procedures and operating limitations of aircraft power plants;

effects of atmospheric conditions on engine performance;

c) airframes, flight controls, structures, wheel assemblies, brakes and anti-skid units, corrosion and

fatigue life; identification of structural damage and defects;

d) ice and rain protection systems;

e) pressurization and air-conditioning systems, oxygen systems;

f) hydraulic and pneumatic systems;

g) basic electrical theory, electric systems (AC and DC), aircraft wiring systems, bonding and

screening;

h) principles of operation of instruments, compasses, autopilots, radio communication equipment,

radio and radar navigation aids, flight management systems, displays and avionics;

i) limitations of appropriate aircraft;

j) fire protection, detection, suppression and extinguishing systems;

k) use and serviceability checks of equipment and systems of appropriate aircraft;



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8.3.3.3 Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

a) effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft handling, flight characteristics and


b) use and practical application of performance data including procedures for cruise control;

8.3.3.4 Human Performance

Human performance relevant to the flight engineer including principles of threat and error

management;

8.3.3.5 Operation Procedure

a) principles of maintenance, procedures for the maintenance of airworthiness, defect reporting, pre-

flight inspections, precautionary procedures for fueling and use of external power; installed

equipment and cabin systems;

b) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;

c) operational procedures for carriage of freight and dangerous goods;

8.3.3.6 Radio Telephony

Communication procedures and phraseology.

8.3.3.7 The applicant should have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to

the holder of a flight engineer license in at least the following subjects:

a) fundamentals of navigation; principles and operation of self-contained systems; and

b) operational aspects of meteorology.

8.3.4 FEL – EXPERIENCE

a) The applicant shall have completed, under the supervision of a person accepted by the CAAN for

that purpose, not less than 100 hours of flight time in the performance of the duties of a flight

engineer. it will be determined whether experience as a flight engineer in a flight simulator, which

it has approved, is acceptable as part of the total flight time of 100 hours. Credit for such


b) When the applicant has flight time as a pilot, it will be determined whether such experience is

acceptable and, if so, the extent to which the flight time requirements of 8.3.4(a) can be reduced

accordingly.

c) The applicant shall have operational experience in the performance of the duties of a flight

engineer, under the supervision of a flight engineer accepted by the CAAN for that purpose, in at

least the following areas:

i) Normal procedures

ii) pre-flight inspections

iii) fuelling procedures, fuel management

iv) inspection of maintenance documents

v) normal flight deck procedures during all phases of flight

vi) crew coordination and procedures in case of crew incapacitation



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vii) defect reporting

viii) abnormal and alternate (standby) procedures

ix) recognition of abnormal functioning of aircraft systems

x) use of abnormal and alternate (standby) procedures

xi) Emergency procedures

xii) recognition of emergency conditions

xiii) use of appropriate emergency procedures

8.3.5 FEL - EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS

a) All written examinations and flight checks shall be conducted at such times and places

and in such a manner as determined by the authority.

b) An applicant who fails to pass a flight check may apply for a retest only when he has

carried out the further study or training determined by the person who conducted the test.

c) An applicant shall provide a suitable simulator/aircraft for the purpose of undergoing the

flight check. The type of simulator/aircraft is subject to approval by the authority.

8.3.6 FEL – EXAMINATIONS


Type

Technical

and

Performance

100 3 hours 70% 5 Years

8.3.7 LICENSING PROCESS

a) Flight Engineering License issued from Contracting States.

b) Ground course.

c) CAAN technical examination.

d) CAAN proficiency test.

8.3.8 FEL - RECENT EXPERIENCE

a) The holder of a flight engineer license shall not perform the duties of flight engineer

without supervision unless he/she meets the recent experience requirements prescribed by

the operator and has passed a check conducted by an approved person within 6 months

immediately preceding the date on which a flight commences; or

b) The holder of a flight engineer license shall not act as a flight engineer other than under

supervision of any type of an aircraft endorsed on his license, on which he has not

performed the duties of flight engineer in the preceding 90 days where the applicant does

not fulfill this requirement. He shall meet the prescribed requirements of 2.18.4.



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8.3.9 FEL - VALIDITY

The license shall remain valid for five years subject to the provisions of this regulation.

8.3.10 FEL - Privileges of the holder of the licence and the conditions to be observed in exercising

such privileges:

8.3.10.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in these requirements, the privileges of the

holder of a flight engineer licence shall be to act as flight engineer of any type of aircraft on which

the holder has demonstrated a level of knowledge and skill, as determined by the CAAN on the

basis of those requirements specified in 8.3.2 and 8.3.3 which are applicable to the safe operation of

that type of aircraft.

8.3.10.2 The types of aircraft on which the holder of a flight engineer licence is authorized to exercise the

privileges of that licence, shall be either entered on the licence or recorded elsewhere in a manner

acceptable to the CAAN.

8.3.10.3 In order to maintain currency or validity of a Flight Engineer License, the candidate must complete

the following on type:

a) perform the duties of a Flight Engineer for at least five take-offs and five landings within the last

year;

b) perform the duties of a Flight Engineer in at least two sectors within the last one year;

c) have undergone a ground recurrent training program within the last one year;

d) have undertaken a recurrent flight training program in the simulator at least once a year;

e) maintain medical validity

8.3.11 FEL - Renewal and Revalidation Requirements:

8.3.11.1 Renewal requirements:

Following are the minimum requirements and documents:

a) Application;

b) documents and records as per 8.3.10.3;

c) CAAN Fee

8.3.11.2 Revalidation Requirements:

a) For revalidation of expired license within a period of three months, the candidate shall

submit all the documents complying with 8.3.11.1.

b) For revalidation of expired license within a period greater than three months but not

exceeding sixty months:

i) FEL revalidation application;

ii) 2 hours of training in simulators or in aircraft;

iii) 5 hours of under supervision flight from senior Flight Engineer for expiry more than

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iv) Approved ground refresher course

iv) Meeting the renewal requirements including oral tests.

d) After 60 months of expiry:

Applicant shall complete all requirements for the initial issuance of Flight Engineer

license including but not limited to:

i) Full FEL written examinations;

ii) 5 hours of simulator;

iii) 10 hours of under supervision;

iv) CAAN skill test.

For additional details refer 2.19.2

8.3.12 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING -FLIGHT ENGINEER (F/E)

a) A Flight Instructor Rating included in a Flight Engineer License will entitle the holder to give flight

instruction in the type or types of aircraft for which he holds a current rating.

b) A Flight Engineer Instructor Rating will be issued to an applicant who produces a current F/E

license including Instructor Rating issued by a Contracting State or who shall have:

i) completed not less than 1000 hours of flight time as a Flight Engineer on the type of aircraft

involved;

ii) have satisfactorily completed an approved training course of flight instruction and ground

training techniques and

iii) has satisfactorily completed a flight check showing his ability to act as an instructor with an

Instructor (F/E) or Flight Engineer, designated by Director General.

iv) Flight Instructor Rating in a F/E license will have the same period of validity as the license and

will be revalidated upon renewal of the license.

8.3.13 FEL – DOCUMENTATION

8.3.13.1 For issuance:

a) Application.


c) Ground course certificate.

d) Simulator training record if applicable.

e) CAAN technical examination results.

f) 2 photographs

g) CAAN skill test report.

83.13.2 For RENEWAL/REVALIDATION

Following are the minimum requirements

a) Application.




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c) Oral test report, if applicable.

d) Written examination result, if applicable.

e) Simulator training record if applicable.

f) Under supervision record, if applicable.

g) CAAN skill test report.

h) Additional provision of PELR part 2 para 2.19.2 shall be referred, as applicable.

8.3.14 FEL – FEE SCHEDULE


8.4 FLIGHT RADIO TELEPHONE OPERATOR

Note 1.— Where the knowledge and skill of an applicant have been established as satisfactory in respect of

the certification requirements for the radiotelephone operator’s restricted certificate specified in the general

radio regulations annexed to the International Telecommunication Convention and the applicant has met

the requirements that are pertinent to the operation of the radiotelephone on board an aircraft, a

Contracting State may endorse a licence already held by the applicant (as provided for in Part 14, 14.1.2,

XIII) or issue a separate licence as appropriate

Note 2. — Skill and knowledge requirements on radiotelephony procedures and phraseology have been

developed as an integral part of all aeroplane, airship, helicopter and powered-lift pilot licences.



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PART – 9

LICENCES AND RATINGS FOR PERSONNEL

OTHER THAN FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LICENSE

1. REFER NCAR SECTION F AND NCAR PART 66



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9.1 General rules concerning licences and ratings for personnel other than flight crew members

9.1.1 An applicant shall, before being issued with any licence or rating for personnel other than flight crew

members, meet such requirements in respect of age, knowledge, experience and where appropriate,

medical fitness and skill, as are specified for that licence or rating.

9.1.2 An applicant, for any licence or rating for personnel other than flight crew members, shall

demonstrate, in a manner determined by the CAAN, such requirements in respect of knowledge and

skill as are specified for that licence or rating.

9.2 Aircraft maintenance (technician/engineer/mechanic)

Refer NCAR section F and NCAR part 66



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PART – 10

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENSE



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PART – 10

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENSE

Refer Manual of Standards for Licensing/Rating of Air Traffic Control Personnel for details

TABLE OF CONTENTS

10.1 STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER 10-1

10.2 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENSE 10-1

10.3 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER RATINGS 10-2



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10.1 STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

10.1.1 Contracting States shall take the appropriate measures to ensure that student air traffic controllers do

not constitute a hazard to air navigation.


A Contracting State shall not permit a student air traffic controller to receive instruction in an operational

environment unless that student air traffic controller holds a current Class 3 Medical Assessment.

10.2 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE

10.2.1 Requirements for the issue of the licence

Before issuing an air traffic controller licence, CAAN shall require the applicant to meet the requirements of

10.1.1 and the requirements of at least one of the ratings set out in 10.3. Unlicensed State employees may

operate as air traffic controllers on condition that they meet the same requirements.

10.2.2 Age


10.2.3 Knowledge

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the holder of an air traffic

controller licence, in at least the following subjects:

Air law

a) rules and regulations relevant to the air traffic controller;

Air traffic control equipment

b) principles, use and limitations of equipment used in air traffic control;

General knowledge

c) principles of flight; principles of operation and functioning of aircraft, engines and systems; aircraft

performance relevant to air traffic control operations;

Note 1 - From 3 November 2022 onwards, principles of flight; principles of operation and functioning of

aircraft and RPAS, engines and systems; aircraft performance relevant to air traffic control

operations;

Human performance



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d) human performance including principles of TEM;

Meteorology

e) aeronautical meteorology; use and appreciation of meteorological documentation and information; origin

and characteristics of weather phenomena affecting flight operations and safety; altimetry;

Navigation

f) principles of air navigation; principle, limitation and accuracy of navigation systems and visual aids; and


h) air traffic control, communication, radiotelephony and phraseology procedures (routine, non-routine and

emergency); use of the relevant aeronautical documentation; safety practices associated with flight.

10.2.4 Experience

The applicant shall have completed an approved training course and not less than three months of

satisfactory service engaged in the actual control of air traffic under the supervision of an appropriately rated

air traffic controller. The experience requirements specified for air traffic controller ratings in 10.3, may be

credited as part of the experience specified in this paragraph.



10.3 Air traffic controller ratings

10.3.1 Categories of air traffic controller ratings

Air traffic controller ratings shall comprise the following categories:

a) aerodrome control rating;

b) approach control procedural rating;

c) approach control surveillance rating;

d) area control procedural rating; and

e) area control surveillance rating.

Note.— The World Meteorological Organization has specified requirements for personnel making

meteorological observations which apply to air traffic controllers providing such a service.



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10.3.2 Requirements for air traffic controller ratings

10.3.2.1 Knowledge

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, in at least

the following subjects in so far as they affect the area of responsibility:

a) aerodrome control rating:

1) aerodrome layout; physical characteristics and visual aids;

2) airspace structure;

3) applicable rules, procedures and source of information;

4) air navigation facilities;

5) air traffic control equipment and its use;

6) terrain and prominent landmarks;

7) characteristics of air traffic;

8) weather phenomena; and

9) emergency and search and rescue plans;

b) approach control procedural and area control procedural ratings:

1) airspace structure;

2) applicable rules, procedures and source of information;

3) air navigation facilities;

4) air traffic control equipment and its use;

5) terrain and prominent landmarks;

6) characteristics of air traffic and traffic flow;

7) weather phenomena; and

8) emergency and search and rescue plans; and

c) approach control surveillance and area control surveillance ratings:

The applicant shall meet the requirements specified in b) in so far as they affect the area of responsibility,

and shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, in at least the

following additional subjects:

1) principles, use and limitations of applicable ATS surveillance systems and associated equipment;

and

2) procedures for the provision of ATS surveillance service, as appropriate, including procedures to

ensure appropriate terrain clearance.



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10.3.2.2 Experience

10.3.2.2.1 The applicant shall have:

a) satisfactorily completed an approved training course;

b) provided, satisfactorily, under the supervision of an appropriately rated air traffic controller:

1) aerodrome control rating: an aerodrome control service, for a period of not less than 90 hours or one

month, whichever is greater, at the unit for which the rating is sought;

2) approach control procedural, approach control surveillance, area control procedural or area control

surveillance rating: the control service for which the rating is sought, for a period of not less than 180

hours or three months, whichever is greater, at the unit for which the rating is sought; and

c) if the privileges of the approach control surveillance rating include surveillance radar approach duties, the

experience shall include not less than 25 plan position indicator approaches on the surveillance equipment

of the type in use at the unit for which the rating is sought and under the supervision of an appropriately

rated controller.

10.3.2.2.2 The experience specified in 10.3.2.2.1 b) shall have been completed within the 6-month period

immediately preceding application.

10.3.2.2.3 When the applicant already holds an air traffic controller rating in another category, or the same

rating for another unit, the Licensing Authority shall determine whether the experience

requirement of 10.3.2.2 can be reduced, and if so, to what extent.

10.3.2.3 Skill

The applicant shall have demonstrated, at a level appropriate to the privileges being granted, the skill,

judgement and performance required to provide a safe, orderly and expeditious control service, including the

recognition and management of threats and errors.

10.3.2.4 Concurrent issuance of two air traffic controller ratings

When two air traffic controller ratings are sought concurrently, the Licensing Authority shall determine the

applicable requirements on the basis of the requirements for each rating. These requirements shall not be

less than those of the more demanding rating.

10.3.3 Privileges of the holder of the air traffic controller rating(s) and the conditions to be observed

in exercising such privileges

10.3.3.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 1.38, 1.20, 1.24 and 1.26, the privileges of

the holder of an air traffic controller licence endorsed with one or more of the undermentioned

ratings shall be:

a) aerodrome control rating: to provide or to supervise the provision of aerodrome control service for the

aerodrome for which the licence holder is rated;



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b) approach control procedural rating: to provide or to supervise the provision of approach control service

for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the licence holder is rated, within the airspace or portion

thereof, under the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service;

c) approach control surveillance rating: to provide and/or supervise the provision of approach control

service with the use of applicable ATS surveillance systems for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which

the licence holder is rated, within the airspace or portion thereof, under the jurisdiction of the unit

providing approach control service;

1) subject to compliance with the provisions of 10.3.2.2.1 c), the privileges shall include the provision of

surveillance radar approaches;

d) area control procedural rating: to provide and/or supervise the provision of area control service within

the control area or portion thereof, for which the licence holder is rated; and

e) area control surveillance rating: to provide and/or supervise the provision of area control service with the

use of an ATS surveillance system, within the control area or portion thereof, for which the licence holder

is rated.

10.3.3.2 Before exercising the privileges indicated in 10.3.3.1, the licence holder shall be familiar with all

pertinent and current information.

10.3.3.3 A Contracting State having issued an air traffic controller licence shall not permit the holder thereof

to carry out instruction in an operational environment unless such holder has received proper

authorization from such Contracting State.

10.3.3.4 Validity of ratings

A rating shall become invalid when an air traffic controller has ceased to exercise the privileges of the rating

for a period of 180 days. A rating shall remain invalid until the controller’s ability to exercise the privileges

of the rating has been re-established.



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PART- 11

FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER LICENSE (FOO/FD)



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PART- 11

FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER/FLIGHT DISPATCHER LICENSE (FOO/FD)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

11.1 FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER LICENSE (FOO/FD LICENSE) 11-1

11.2 FOO / FD LICENSE – ELIGIBILITY 11-1

11.3 FOO LICENSE – ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY 11-1

11.4 FOO LICENSE – KNOWLEDGE 11-1

11.5 FOO LICENSE – EXPERIENCE 11-2

11.6 RESERVED 11-3

11.7 FOO LICENSE – SKILL TEST 11-3

11.8 FOO LICENSE – EXAMINATIONS 11-4

11.9 FOO LICENSE – ON JOB TRAINING (OJT) 11-4

11.10 PRIVILEGES OF THE HOLDER OF THE LICENSE AND THE CONDITIONS

TO BE OBSERVED IN EXERCISING SUCH PRIVILEGES 11-4

11.11 FOO LICENSE – LIMITATIONS 11-4

11.12 FOO LICENSE – VALIDITY 11-5

11.13 FOO LICENSE – ISSUE PROCESS 11-5

11.14 FOO LICENSE – RENEWAL/REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS 11-5



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11.1 FLIGHT OPERATION OFFICER LICENSE

(FOO/FD LICENSE)

11.2 FOO/FD LICENSE - ELIGIBILITY

a) Age


b) Education

Applicant shall hold an educational qualification of at least higher secondary school

certificate or equivalent.

c) Medical

Applicant shall be physically and mentally fit duly certified by a Physician.

d) No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Serving personnel from armed forces and government departments shall provide an

NOC from the concerned organization.

11.3 FOO LICENSE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Applicant shall be capable of speaking, reading, writing and understanding English language.

11.4 FOO LICENSE – KNOWLEDGE

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the priv ileges

granted to the holder of a Flight Operations Officer License in at least the following subjects:

a) Air Law:

i) Rules and Regulations relevant to the holder of a Flight Operations Officer/Dispatcher

License;

ii) Appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

iii) Contents of Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications.

b) Aircraft General Knowledge:

i) Principles of operation of aeroplane and helicopter engines, systems and instruments;

ii) Operating limitations of aeroplanes, helicopters and engines;

i) Minimum equipment list.

c) Flight Performance Calculation, Planning Procedures and Loading:

i) Effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft performance and flight

characteristics; mass and balance calculation;

ii) Operational flight planning; fuel consumption and endurance calculations, alternate

airport selection procedures, en-reroute cruise control and extended range operation;

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iv) Basic principles of computer-assisted planning systems;

v) Consultation of aircraft Manual if required;

vi) Consultation of Contents of Operations Specifications.

d) Human Performance

Human performance relevant to dispatch duties including principles of threat and error

management.

e) Meteorology

i) Aeronautical meteorology; the movement of pressure systems; the structure of fronts,

and the origin and characteristics of significant weather phenomena which affect take -

off, en-route and landing conditions;

ii) Interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and

forecasts; codes and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining

meteorological information.

f) Navigation

Principles of air navigation with particular reference to instrument flight.


i) Use of aeronautical documentation;

ii) Operational procedures for the carriage of freight and dangerous goods;

iii) Procedures relating to aircraft accidents; and incidents; emergency flight procedure;

iv) Procedures relating to unlawful interference and sabotage of aircraft;


Principles of flight relating to appropriate category of aircraft; and

i) Radio communication

Procedures for communicating with aircraft and relevant ground stations.

j) Safe transportation of Dangerous Goods by air and emergency procedures;

k) ATC and airport operations

11.5 EXPERIENCE

11.5.1 The applicant shall have gained the following experience:

a) a total of two years of service in any one or in any combination of the capacities specified in 1) to 3)

inclusive, provided that in any combination of experience the period serviced in any capacity shall be at

least one year:

1) a flight crew member in air transportation; or

2) a meteorologist in an organization dispatching aircraft in air transportation; or



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3) an air traffic controller; or a technical supervisor of flight operations officers or air transportation flight

operations systems;

or

b) at least one year as an assistant in the dispatching of air transport;

or

c) have satisfactorily completed a course of approved training.

11.5.2 The applicant shall have served under the supervision of a flight operations officer for at least 90

working days within the six months immediately preceding the application.

11.5.3 An applicant for license shall successfully complete written examination as specified by Director

General on the subject matter covering the approved syllabus for Aircraft Flight Dispatcher/Flight

Operations Officer.

11.5.4 Applicants will also be required to successfully complete a written or oral examination as specified by

the Director General of their knowledge of the contents of the Nepalese Aeronautical Information

Publication, Flight Operations Requirements and relevant Nepalese Civil Airworthiness Requirements

etc.

11.6 RESERVED

11.7 FOO LICENSE - SKILL

11.7.1 The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to:

a) make an accurate and operationally acceptable weather analysis from a series of daily weather

maps and weather reports; provide an operationally valid briefing on weather conditions

prevailing in the general neighborhood of a specific air route; forecast weather trends pertinent to

air transportation with particular reference to destination and alternates;

b) determine the optimum flight path for a given segment, and create accurate manual and/or

computer generated flight plans;

c) provide operating supervision and all other assistance to a flight in actual or simulated adverse

weather conditions, as appropriate to the duties of the holder of a flight operations officer licence;

and

d) recognize and manage threats and errors.



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11.8 FOO LICENSE – EXAMINATIONS

exam questions duration pass marks validity

FOO/FD 100 3 hours 70% 5 years

11.9 FOO LICENSE - ON JOB TRAINING (OJT)

a) After passing of the written examinations, applicant for issue of FOO/FD license shall

complete on job training (OJT) under supervision of a licensed flight operations officer

for at least 90 days within 06 months immediately preceding the date of application.

b) A prior authorization is required from the CAAN to commence the OJT; and the details of the

OJT shall be recorded on the form acceptable to CAAN.

11.10 Privileges of the holder of the licence and the conditions to be observed in exercising such

privileges

11.10.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in these requirements pertaining to the

validity of license, the privileges of the holder of a Flight Operations Officer licence shall be to

serve in that capacity with responsibility for each area for which the applicant meets the

requirements specified in FOR/AOCR.

11.10.2 Furnish the pilot-in-command while in flight, by appropriate means, with information that

may be necessary for the safe conduct of flight; this may include the radio telephony

privileges also.

11.10.3 In the event of an emergency, initiate such procedures as may be outlined in the operations

manual of AOC holder.

11.11 FOO LICENSE – LIMITATIONS

a) A flight operations officer shall not:

i) Dispatch an aircraft of a type for which he has not received performance training.

ii) Shall not be assigned to any duty if he has been absent from such duty for 12

consecutive months unless he has received re-current training by the operator;

b) A flight operations officer shall not dispatch an MNPS flight unless he / she has

successfully completed an approved MNPS course with a ATO; and has dispatched a

minimum of 01 MNPS flight under supervision; and

c) A flight operations officer shall not dispatch an ETOPS flight unless he / she has

successfully completed an approved EDTO course with an ATO; and has dispatched a

minimum of 01 EDTO flight under supervision.



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11.12 FOO LICENSE - VALIDITY

The FOO/FD license shall be valid for sixty months.

11.13 FOO LICENSE – ISSUE PROCESS

The applicant shall meet:

a) The eligibility criteria;

b) Undergo an approved FOO/FD ground theoretical course;

c) Pass the CAAN FOO/FD theoretical examinations;

d) Undergo a minimum 90 days of on-job-training;

e) ground performance class for each type of aircraft of the AOC holder;

f) Pass the skill test including one flight deck familiarization report in each aircraft type

intended to be dispatched;

g) Fee Voucher as per CAR, 2058.

11.14 FOO LICENSE – RENEWAL/REVALIDATION REQUIREMENTS

a) An applicant for renewal of a Flight Operations Officer License must produce the license, along

with a certificate from his employee to the effect that he is successfully working as a Flight

Operations Officer or Aircraft Flight Dispatcher.

b) Evidence that he has within the immediate preceding 12 months made at least one-way flight on

the flight deck of an aircraft over an area in which he is authorized to exercise his duties. The flight

will be in each aircraft type he/she is intended to dispatch.

c) Evidence of annual refresher/recurrent training including on-type performance class.

d) Fee Voucher as per CAR, 2058.

e) For the revalidation of expired FOO license the provision of Part 2 para 2.19 shall be

referred to, as applicable



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PART – 12

CABIN CREW CERTIFICATE

Refer to CAAN Cabin Crew Training Manual 2015



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PART 13

AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR LICENCE



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PART 13

AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR LICENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

13.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE LICENCE 13-1

13.2 PRIVILEGES OF THE AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR AND THE

CONDITIONS TO BE OBSERVED IN EXERCISING SUCH PRIVILEGES 13-2

13.3 AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGICAL PERSONNEL 13-2



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PART 13 AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR LICENCE

Note. — This licence is not intended for personnel providing Aerodrome Flight Information Service

(AFIS). Guidance on the qualifications to be met by these personnel can be found in ICAO Circular

211, Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS).

13.1 Requirements for the issue of the licence

13.1.1 Before issuing an aeronautical station operator licence, CAAN shall require the applicant to

meet the requirements of 13.1. Unlicensed individuals may operate as aeronautical station

operators on the condition that the CAAN ensures that they meet the same requirements.

13.1.2 Age


13.1.3 Knowledge

The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the holder of an

aeronautical station operator, in at least the following subjects:

General knowledge

a) air traffic services provided within Nepal;


b) radiotelephony procedures; phraseology; telecommunication network;

Rules and regulations

c) rules and regulations applicable to the aeronautical station operator; and

Telecommunication equipment

d) principles, use and limitations of telecommunication equipment in an aeronautical station.

13.1.4 Experience

The applicant shall have:

a) satisfactorily completed an approved training course within the 12-month period immediately

preceding application, and have served satisfactorily under a qualified aeronautical station

operator for not less than two months; or

b) satisfactorily served under a qualified aeronautical station operator for not less than six months

during the 12-month period immediately preceding application.



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13.1.5 Skill

The applicant shall demonstrate, or have demonstrated, competency in:

a) operating the telecommunication equipment in use; and

b) transmitting and receiving radiotelephony messages with efficiency and accuracy.

13.2 Privileges of the aeronautical station operator and the conditions to be observed in


13.2.1 Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in regarding the validity of license and

language proficiency prescribed in 1.38 and 1.26, the privileges of the holder of an aeronautical

station operator licence shall be to act as an operator in an aeronautical station. Before

exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder shall be familiar with all pertinent and

current information regarding the types of equipment and operating procedures used at that

aeronautical station.

13.3 Aeronautical meteorological personnel

Note. — The requirements for training and qualifications for all aeronautical meteorological

personnel are the responsibility of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in accordance

with the Working Arrangements between the International Civil Aviation Organization and the

World Meteorological Organization (Doc 7475). The requirements can be found in WMO Document

258 — Guidelines for the education and training of personnel in meteorology and operational

hydrology — Volume I: Meteorology.



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PART 14

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL LICENCES



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PART 14 SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL LICENCES

14.1 Personnel licences issued by CAAN in accordance with the relevant provisions of this

requirement shall conform to the following specifications:

14.1.1 Details

14.1.1.1 CAAN having issued a licence shall ensure that other States are able to easily determine the

licence privileges and validity of ratings.

Note. — Operator records or a flight crew member’s personal log book, in which maintenance of

competency and recent experience may be satisfactorily recorded, are not normally carried on

international flights.

14.1.2 The following details shall appear on the licence:

I) Name of State (in bold type);

II) Title of licence (in very bold type);

III) Serial number of the licence, in Arabic numerals, given by the authority issuing the licence;

IV) Name of holder in full (in Roman alphabet also if script of national language is other than

Roman);

IVa) Date of birth;

V) Address of holder if desired by the State;

VI) Nationality of holder;

VII) Signature of holder;

VIII) Authority and, where necessary, conditions under which the licence is issued;

IX) Certification concerning validity and authorization for holder to exercise privileges

appropriate to licence;

X) Signature of officer issuing the licence and the date of such issue;

XI) Seal or stamp of authority issuing the licence;

XII) Ratings, e.g. category, class, type of aircraft, airframe, aerodrome control, etc.;

XIII) Remarks, i.e. special endorsements relating to limitations and endorsements for privileges,

including an endorsement of language proficiency, and other information required in

pursuance to Article 39 of the Chicago Convention; and

XIV) Any other details desired by CAAN.



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14.1.3 Material

First quality paper or other suitable material, including plastic cards, shall be used and the items

mentioned in 14.1.2 shown clearly thereon.

14.1.4 Language

All CAAN licenses issued under these requirements will be issued in English language.

When licences are issued in a language other than English, the licence shall include an English

translation of at least items I), II), VI), IX), XII), XIII) and XIV). When provided in a language other

than English, authorizations issued in accordance with 1.34 shall include an English translation of the

name of the State issuing the authorization, the limit of validity of the authorization and any

restriction or limitation that may be established.

14.1.5 Arrangement of items

Item headings on the licence shall be uniformly numbered in roman numerals as indicated in 14.1.1,

so that on any licence the number will, under any arrangement, refer to the same item heading.



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PART 15

MEDICAL PROVISIONS FOR LICENSING

Refer to CAAN MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS



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ATTACHMENTS AND APPENDICES

ATTACHMENT 1 PROCEDURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE ON THE BASIS OF

LICENSES ISSUED IN ICAO CONTRACTING STATES INTO NEPALESE

PILOT LICENSE.

ATTACHMENT 2.1 PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTING THE STATE OF ISSUANCE

ATTACHMENT 2.2 FORM FOR THE VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN LICENSE

ATTACHMENT 3 ADDITIONAL EXAM REQUIRED FOR VALIDATION OF FOREIGN LICENSE

ISSUED BY THE CONTRACTING STATE

ATTACHMENT 4 FLIGHT CREW COMPETENCY CARD

ATTACHMENT 5 RESERVED

ATTACHMENT 6 FLIGHT CREW LICENSE APPLICATION FORM

ATTACHMENT 7.1 FLIGHT CREW LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM

ATTACHMENT 7.2 FLIGHT CREW FLIGHT HOUR DETAILS

ATTACHMENT 8 LICENSE DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE

ATTACHMENT 9 SYLLABUS FOR CPL EXAMINATION

ATTACHMENT 10 SYLLABUS FOR ATPL EXAMINATION

ATTACHMENT 11 SYLLABUS FOR FOO EXAMINATION

ATTACHMENT 12 SYLLABUS FOR BASIC FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE EXAMINAION

ATTACHMENT 13 SYLLABUS FOR ORAL EXAMINATION OF INSTRUCTOR PILOT

ATTACHMENT 14 SYNTHETIC FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (SFI) AUTHORIZATION APPLICATION

FORM

ATTACHMENT 15 ORAL EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR AIR RULES AND REGULATION

(AIP)

ATTACHMENT 16 SYLLABUS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER ORAL EXAMINATION

APPENDIX 1 PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT

APPENDIX 2 ZERO FLIGHT TIME TRAINING (ZFTT)

APPENDIX 3 LIST OF AIRCRAFT TYPES FOR LICENSE ENDORSEMENT

Rev. 00 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL ATT / APP


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ATTACHMENT 1

1.1 Procedure for the issuance of license on the basis of licenses issued in ICAO contracting

States into Nepalese pilot license

1.1.1 The CAAN may issue a local license on the basis of the foreign license/certificate issued by

contracting State.

1.1.2 License issued by contracting State shall be examined and evaluated properly for the

compliance of Annex 1.

1.2 Procedure to evaluate the license issued by ICAO contracting States

CAAN will evaluate the status of compliance of original license with ICAO Annex 1

provision for the issuance of a Nepalese license on the basis of foreign license issued by

ICAO contracting States by adopting the following procedures.

1.2.1 Procedure for CPL/ATPL

Submission of documents to CAAN:

(a) Applicants must submit license along with application:

1. Valid foreign Professional Pilot’s License along with verification letter from issuing

State. The CAAN may verify the authenticity of license through verification.

2. Foreign Medical Assessment from State of issue

3. Authenticated Log book of a period of at least preceding 5 years, which must include

information regarding dates, aircraft type (single/Multi) and registration, crew status

(PIC, Co-pilot etc.), total time, Sectors, Departure-arrival times, day & Nights, X-

country flights, X-country tests with no. of landings, Skill tests (Day /night / IR with

no. of landings) instrument time (actual, simulated in aircraft), simulator flying

(separately logged).

All the entries must be verified by the appropriate authority in the State of Issue of

foreign license. Tests must be signed by the examiners as well.

4. Valid Certificates of Skill tests for Single as well as Multi engine as appropriate.

5. For CPL Aeroplane flying experience shall be as mentioned in PELR 7.6 and for

Helicopter as mentioned in 7.8.

6. For ATPL Aeroplane flying experience shall be as mentioned in PELR 7.21 and for

Helicopter as mentioned in 7.24.

7. For the issuance of CPL, submit documents as per relevant parts of Part 7, 7.16.

Rev. 00 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL ATT 1-1


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(b) Prior to submitting an application, the candidate should complete the following

requirements:

For CPL

1. General Flying Test report by day, night and Instrument Rating test (if IR desired)

in a flying training institute approved by the regulatory authority of the ICAO

contracting State.

2. Pass results of Civil Aviation Air Regulation (AIP) and Basic CPL Examination as

specified by the Director General.

3. Nepalese Class-I Medical assessment.

4. Educational qualifications as per Part 7, 7.2 d).

5. Applicant must complete all requirements for CPL as mentioned in the company

Operations Manual.

6. Fees as per Civil Aviation Regulation 2002.

For ATPL

1. Pass results of Civil Aviation Air Regulation and ATPL Examination as

specified by the Director General.

2. Nepalese Class-I Medical assessment.

3. Applicants must have successfully completed appropriate tests of their

technical knowledge and the practical flying skill with a degree of

competency appropriate to the privileges granted for Airline Transport Pilot

License.

4. Applicant must complete all requirements for ATPL as mentioned in the

company operations manual.

5. Fees as per Civil Aviation Regulation 2002.



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ATTACHMENT 2.1

2.1 Procedure for contacting the State of Issuance

2.1.1 The following procedure shall be adopted to contact the State of issuance for

the necessary verification of original licenses to ensure that the license issued

by the contracting State was in compliance with the provision of ICAO

Annex 1.

2.1.2 Verification shall be done by furnishing all the details as mentioned below:

Verify the Authenticity of Foreign License, Rating and Medical certification

as follows:

Name :

Nationality :

Date of Birth :

Sex :

License No. :

License Level :

Date of Issue of License :

License Validity :

Type Rating with validity :

Instructor rating with type of aircraft:

Details of last IR and PPC :

English Language for radio-telephony communication:

Is the certificate/license under suspension or revocation?

Expiration date of certificate/license:

Country of medical certification :

Validity of Medical :

Accidents/incidents in last 5 years:

Remarks, if any :

Declaration by the State of issue that the License/Certificate issued is in compliance

with Annex 1:

FSSD, CAAN shall request to the Contracting State that issued the license for verification as to whether

the licence is suspended or revoked through Email, fax or via any other means available.



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ATTACHMENT 2.2


FLIGHT SAFETY STANDARDS DEPARTMENT

FORM FOR THE VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN LICENSE

Name : Date of Birth:

Nationality : Marital Status/Gender:

License No. License Level:

(CPL/ATPL)

Type Rating: Validity of License:

Instructor Rating: Language Proficiency:

Medical Validity: Medical Assessment Class:

Country of Medical Certification:

Date of Issue of License: Country of Issue:

This license/certificate was not under suspension or revocation.

__________________

Signature of Applicant



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ATTACHMENT 3

3.1 Additional exam required for validation of foreign license issued by the contracting State

3.1.1 Air Regulation Examination (AIP)

3.1.2 English Language Proficiency Test, as applicable

3.1.3 Oral Interview

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ATTACHMENT 4

Front Side of the Card

FLIGHT CREW COMPETENCY CARD

This record shall be available for review when engaged in Flight Operations

Name :

Designation: License No.:

Employer :

Date

Valid To Aircraft

Type PPC

ILS

CAT

II

ILS

CAT

III

Emergency

Evacuation CRM

Dangerous

Goods

Company

Chief Pilot /

Operation

Manager Y M

Rear Side of the Card

Date

Valid To Aircraft

Type PPC

ILS

CAT

II

ILS

CAT

III

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ATTACHMENT 6


FLIGHT CREW LICENSE APPLICATION FORM


SINAMANGAL, KATHMANDU.

SUBJECT : LICENSE ISSUANCE

1. FULL NAME : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

2. LICENSE NUMBER : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

3. PERMANENT ADDRESS : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

4. MAILING ADDRESS : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

5. TELEPHONE NUMBER : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

6. IDENTIFICATION MARK : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

7. DATE OF BIRTH : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……..

8. DATE OF LAST MEDICAL : ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……

9. ISSUE

(A) LICENCE - ATPL / MPL/CPL / FE

(B) RATING - NIGHT

(C) RATING - INSTRUCTOR

(D) RATING - INSTRUMENT

(E) ……………….… - TYPE RATING

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DATE : ……… ……… ……… SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT :

NOTE :

1. FOR LICENCE TO BE ENDORSED FOR ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES, MEDICAL

CERTIFICATE MUST BE VALID.

2. THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FEE, EXAMINATION RESULTS,

FLIGHT CHECK REPORT, LOG BOOKS, LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ETC. AS

APPLICABLE.

3. ANY CHANGES ON ABOVE INFORMATION MUST INFORM CIVIL AVIATION

AUTHORITY OF NEPAL IMMEDIATELY.



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ATTACHMENT 7.1


FLIGHT CREW LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM



SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF LICENSE/RATING.

1. FULL NAME: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

2. LICENSE NUMBER……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

3. RECENT ADDRESS……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

4. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE APPLICANT :……… ……… ………

5. LICENSE/RATING RENEWAL REQUESTED FOR :

A) TYPE RATING: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

(TYPE(S) OF THE AIRCRAFT TO BE RENEWED)

B) INSTRUMENT RATING: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

C) INSTRUCTOR RATING: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

6. LAST MEDICAL DATE:……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

7. CURRENT MEDICAL DATE:……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

8. LAST PPC DATE: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

(TYPE(S) OF AIRCRAFT)

9. CURRENT PPC DATE: ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………

(TYPE(S) OF AIRCRAFT)

11. ALL DOCUMENTS AS MENTIONED ON THE OVERLEAF OF THE FLYING HOUR DETAIL

FORM, ARE ATTACHED.

DATE: …… ……… ………

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT:



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TOTAL FLYING HOURS FOR ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF PILOT’S ATPL/CPL/INSTRUCTOR/INSTRUMENT RATING FOR THE PRECEEDING SIX/TWELVE

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ATTACHMENT 8




DATE : …………

LICENSE DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE

Mr./Mrs./Ms. ………………………. ………………………., THE HOLDER OF ATPL/

CPL/MPL/FE/FOO LICENSE NO. ……………… ISSUED BY THE CIVIL AVIATION

AUTHORITY OF NEPAL HAS DEPOSITED HIS/HER SAID LICENSE FOR RENEWAL /

ENDORSEMENT ON ……………… ……………. THIS CERTIFICATE WILL BE VALID TILL

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LICENSING OFFICER



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ATTACHMENT 9




SYLLABUS FOR CPL EXAMINATION

I. AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES

1. AIRFRAME AND SYSTEMS

1.1 Types and construction of airframes.

1.2 Aerofoils.

1.3 Control surfaces, types and uses.

1.4 Flight controls, types and uses.

1.5 Principle of operation and construction of piston and turbine engines.

1.6 Basic Lubrication, hydraulic electrical and fuel system of general aircraft.

1.7 Operational procedures and limitations of power plants.

1.8 Principle of operation of movable aerofoils.

2. AERODYNAMICS

I) AEROPLANE

2.1 Newton's Laws of motion and their application in aircraft flying.

2.2 Berneoullis' principle and application.

2.3 Lift-causes, factors affecting lift.

2.4 Drag-causes, factors affecting drag.

2.5 Thrust-causes, factors affecting thrust.

2.6 Weight-factors affecting the gravity (load factors).

2.7 Components of lift, drag, thrust and weight (gravity).

2.8 Circular motion- theory, practical usefulness in aircraft flying.

2.9 Equilibrium, stability, instability of forces acting on aircraft.

2.10 Factors affecting stability, stalls, turns, climb, descent, load factors.

2.11 Various conditions of flight and the forces acting on it.

3. AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

3.1 Aircraft performance, definition and practical use.

3.2 Factors affecting aircraft performance.

3.3 Use of various performance charts.

3.4 Weight and balance- computation and practical uses.

3.5 Factors affecting C of G.

3.6 Computation of landing distance, take-off distance, climb and descent using

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3.7 Limitation of aircraft operation.



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4. FLIGHT PLANNING

4.1 Preparation of a flight plan.

4.2 Computation of fuel plan.

4.3 Computation of headings, ground-speeds, time enroute (EET), true airspeed, wind

velocities.

4.4 Selection of routes (IFR/VFR).

4.5 Necessity of obtaining weather briefing.

4.6 Alternate course.

4.7 Chart plotting.

4.8 Checking of AIP, NOTAMS.

4.9 Radio planning practice.

4.10 Interpretation of aerodrome chart.

5. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

5.1 Basic flight instruments, principle of operation and practical uses.

5.2 Basic navigation instruments for VFR flights, principle of operation and practical uses.

5.3 Basic engine instruments, principle of operation and practical uses.

5.4 Pictorial interpretation of the cockpit instruments.

5.5 Gyroscopic and pressure instruments.

II. AIR NAVIGATION

1. BASIC NAVIGATION

1.1 The earth.

1.2 Great circles, small circles, rhomb lines.

1.3 Latitudes, longitudes, and its uses in air navigation.

1.4 Directions

- compass, true and magnetic, definitions, their interrelationship and uses.

1.5 Magnetic compass

- Principle of operation and limitations.

2. CHARTS

2.1 General properties of various types of projections.

2.2 Representation of meridians, parallels great circles and rhumb line.

2.3 Use of aeronautical charts.

3. DEAD RECKONING

3.1 Fundamentals of dead-reckoning.

3.2 Practical application of track, heading, wind, speeds (airspeed, groundspeed).

3.3 Computation of EET, ETA, groundspeeds, airspeeds.

3.4 Computation of drift, wind correction angle.

3.5 Determining DR, position fix.



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4. NAVIGATIONAL COMPUTER

4.1 Practical application of navigational computer.

4.2 Computation of various speeds, time en-route (EET, ETA), distances, headings, wind,

fuel consumption etc.

4.3 Triangle of velocities, its practical use in air navigation.

5. IN-FLIGHT NAVIGATION

5.1 Navigation during climb and descent regime of flight.

5.2 Navigation in cruise flying.

5.3 Use of fixes to revise navigation data e.g. speed, track, wind, EET and ETA and others

etc.

5.4 Computation of speed, distance, time, fuel etc. associated with climb descent and cruise

phase of flight.

III. METEOROLOGY

1. THE ATMOSPHERE AND PHYSICAL PROCESS

1.1 Composition, extent and vertical division.

1.2 Pressure, density and temperature.

1.3 Variation of pressure, density and temperature and their effects on the weather.

1.4 Adiabatic processes, dry air, evaporation, condensation, latent heat, saturated and

unsaturated air, inversions and their influences on the weather.

1.5 Stability, instability of air and weather associated to it.

1.6 Lapse rate, vertical distribution of temperature and density.

2. HUMIDITY AND PRECIPITATION

2.1 Humidity in atmosphere and its effect on density.

2.2 Humidity variation and weather associated with it.

2.3 Condensation, precipitation, sublimation and freezing in atmosphere.

2.4 Precipitation, its characteristics and development.

3. CLOUDS

3.1 Types and classification of clouds.

3.2 Principle of formation of clouds and its modifications.

3.3 Flying characteristics in different types of clouds.

3.4 Cooling by advection, radiation and adiabatic expansion.

3.5 Characteristics of all clouds.

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4. MOTION OF ATMOSPHERE

4.1 Relationship between isobars and wind.

4.2 Fundamental cause of wind, pressure gradient, coriolis force, geotropic and

cyclostrophic winds.

4.3 Convergence and divergence effects.

4.4 Local winds (Font, anabatic, catabatic winds, land and sea breezes and others).

4.5 Variation of wind with height.

4.6 Thermal component of wind.

4.7 Origin of jet streams and standing waves.

4.8 Mountain waves.

4.9 Wind shear.

5. SURFACE WEATHER

5.1 Formation of fog, mist, haze.

5.2 Effect on weather by haze, fog and mist.

5.3 Effect on visibility due to fog, mist, haze, blowing sand, snow or dust etc.

5.4 Types of fog and source of their origin.

6. AIR MASSES

6.1 Description, factors affecting the properties of an air mass.

6.2 Classification of air masses, modification due to various factors and their area of origin.

6.3 Fronts.

6.4 Warm, cold, occluded, Stationary fronts, associated clouds and weather.

6.5 Frontal depressions, non-frontal depressions and associated weather.

6.6 Electricity in atmosphere.

6.7 Movement of fronts.

6.8 Turbulence, thunderstorm, squall lines.

7. WEATHER OBSERVATION

7.1 Weather charts.

7.2 Ground observation.

7.3 Pilot observation.

7.4 Significant of weather charts.

7.5 Weather forecast.

IV. HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATION

1. ALTITUDE FLYING

1.1 Respiration and blood circulation.

1.2 Hypoxia, definition, causes, symptoms and remedy.

1.3 Time of useful consciousness.

1.4 Definition, causes of hyperventilation.

1.5 Symptoms and remedy of hyperventilation.

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1.7 The gas Laws.

1.8 Rapid decompression, effects and counter measures.

1.9 Entrapped gases.

2. HUMAN INFORMATION PROCESSING

2.1 Central and peripheral nervous system.

2.2 Mechanism of perception, constancies, selective perception.

2.3 Reflexes and biological control systems.

2.4 Functional anatomy of eye.

2.5 Physiology of visual system.

2.6 Night vision.

2.7 Functional anatomy of ear.

2.8 Hearing loss (perceptive, conductive).

2.9 Detection of rotary and linear acceleration.

2.10 Motion sickness.

3. INTEGRATION OF SENSORY INPUTS

3.1 Basic concepts and definition.

3.2 Categories of disorientation.

3.3 Vertigo, coriolis effect, pressure vertigo, flicker vertigo.

3.4 Visual illusions.

3.5 Prevention and handling of disorientation.

3.6 Effects of stress and time of day.

4. HUMAN BEHAVIOR

4.1 General personality and characteristics.

4.2 Individual differences in personality.

4.3 Attitude development.

4.4 Behavior and skills.

4.5 Learning, motivation and performance.

4.6 Types of human error, prevention and counter measures.

4.7 Crew coordination.

4.8 Optimizing of crew performance in flight.

4.9 Effects of different communication styles.

4.10 Pilot judgement concepts.

4.11 Identification of hazardous attitudes.

4.12 Cockpit stress management and safety awareness.

5. FLYING AND HEALTH

5.1 Causes and symptoms of incapacitation.

5.2 Side effects of drug and medication.

5.3 Procedures for dealing with incapacitation.

5.4 Various toxic materials, alcohol, smoking.

5.5 Effects of disturbances and treatment.



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5.6 Causes, types, symptoms, prevention and treatment of fatigue.

5.7 Effects of anxiety and defense mechanism.

5.8 Common minor ailments.

5.9 Tropical climates.

V. OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES AND RULES OF THE AIR

1. GENERAL

1.1 Definitions as per ICAO Annex 6.

1.2 Flight operations.

1.2.1 Aerodrome operating minima.

1.2.2 Minimum flight altitudes.

1.2.3 Requirement for alternate aerodrome.

1.2.4 Oxygen requirements.

1.3 Duties and responsibility of Pilot-In-Command and First Officers.

1.4 Equipment required for aircraft on all flights.

1.5 Fuel and oil requirements.

1.6 Fitness of flight crew members.

2. CARRIAGE OF FREIGHTS AND DANGEROUS GOODS

2.1 Definitions as per ICAO Annex-18.

2.2 Carriage of freight in passenger cabin with passengers on board.

2.3 Proper loading and stowing of freight.

2.4 Weight and balance reports.

2.5 Classification of dangerous goods.

2.6 Packing, labeling and markings of freight and dangerous goods.

2.7 Procedures to be followed for transportation of dangerous goods.

2.8 Identification of dangerous and non dangerous goods.

2.9 Responsibility of Pilot-In-Command.

3. FLIGHT SAFETY

3.1 Safety briefing to passengers

3.2 Safety procedures to be followed during embarkation and disembarkation of passengers.

3.3 Handling of passengers during emergency situations.

3.4 Hazards to flight safety due to cabin pressurization failure.

3.5 Flight crew at their duty station.

3.6 Use of seatbelts, harnesses and their significances.

3.7 Wake turbulence hazard to flight safety.

3.8 Unauthorized operations

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4. NATIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CPL HOLDERS

4.1 Flight Operations Requirements – Aeroplane or Helicopter

4.2 Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR) and medical requirements for CPL

4.3 Necessity to hold Nepalese CPL.

4.4 Requirements to issue CPL.

4.5 Privileges for CPL holder pilots.

4.6 Limitations for CPL holders.

4.7 Responsibility.

4.8 Logging of flight time.

4.9 Maintaining the currency of License.

4.10 Renewal process.

5. AIR LAW/RULES OF THE AIR

5.1 Definitions as per ICAO Annex 2 and 11.

5.2 Classification and types of aircraft.

5.3 Right of way.

5.4 Lights to be displayed by aircraft.

5.5 Requirements to submit flight plan.

5.6 Altimeter setting procedures.

5.7 Instrument flight rules.

5.8 Visual flight rules.

5.9 Air Traffic Control clearances and any changes to it.

5.10 Unlawful interferences.

5.11 Communication failure procedures.

5.12 Visual, light signals to aircraft.

VI. INSTRUMENT FLYING PROCEDURES

1. BASIC INSTRUMENT ENVIRONMENT

1.1 Fundamentals of instrument flying.

1.2 Pitch instrument.

1.3 Yaw instrument.

1.4 Roll instrument.

1.5 Power instrument.

1.6 Primary and supporting instruments.

1.7 Cross checking of instruments.

1.8 Gyroscopic, and pitot-static instruments.

1.9 Causes and prevention of disorientation.

2. ATTITUDE FLYING

2.1 Flying with reference to instruments.

2.2 Recognition of deviation from required flying attitudes.

2.3 Establishing co-ordinated turns, climbs and descents at various speeds, and power

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2.4 Definitions of standard rate of turn, V-speed and others associated with instrument

flying.

2.5 Relation between speed, power and attitude of aircraft.

2.6 Maintaining constant attitude.

2.7 Change of attitude.

2.8 Pictorial interpretations.

3. NAVIGATION

3.1 Orientation to radio navigational aids.

3.2 Bearings.

3.3 Interception, tracking of bearings.

3.4 Way points.

3.5 Minimum IFR altitudes.

3.6 Alternate course of action.

3.7 RADAR and non-RADAR environnent.

3.8 Pictorial Interpretation.

4. IFR CHARTS

4.1 Basic concept of charts.

4.2 Aerodrome charts.

4.3 Departure charts.

4.4 Enroute navigation charts.

4.5 Approach charts.

4.6 Identification of initial, intermediate and final approach fixes.

4.7 Deriving informations from charts.

4.8 Determination of MRA, MOCA, MSA, MEA from the charts

5. STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES/ARRIVALS

5.1 Use of radio navigational aids.

5.2 Operating minima.

5.3 Clearance limits.

5.4 Runway lights and markings.

5.5 Taxiway lights and markings.

5.6 Threshold lights and markings.

5.7 Touch down zone light and markings.

5.8 Approach lights.

5.9 Aerodrome beacon.

5.10 RVR

5.11 Computation of speeds versus heights.

5.12 Decision heights, minimum descent altitudes.

5.13 Approach fixes.

5.14 Holding patterns and entry procedures and speeds to be maintained while holding.

5.15 Procedures to be followed to make SIA and SIDs.



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6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

6.1 Emergency reference data.

6.2 Emergency communication procedures.

6.3 Deviations from flight plan.

6.4 Lost procedures.

6.5 Choice of alternate.

6.6 Communication failure procedures.

6.7 Partial panel flights.

6.8 Power plant failures.

6.9 Vision adaptation.

6.10 Unusual attitudes.

VII. RADIO AIDS TO NAVIGATION

1. FUNDAMENTAL

1.1 Basic radio theory.

1.2 Waves and wave transmission.

1.3 Radio waves.

1.4 Characteristics of radio wave propagation.

1.5 Frequency, frequency bands.

1.6 Current.

1.7 Reception, transmission of radio waves/signals and disturbances to it.

1.8 Types of radio aids to navigation.

2. VOR

2.1 Principle of operation.

2.2 Bearings (Radial).

2.3 To, From indication and uses.

2.4 Position of aircraft in relation to radial.

2.5 Components of VOR receiver, functions and uses.

2.6 Accuracy.

2.7 Limitations.

2.8 Errors.

2.9 Pictorial interpretation.

2.10 Tests.

3. DME


3.2 DME arcs and indication.

3.3 DME distances.

3.5 Difference between DME distance and actual distance.

3.6 Components of DME receiver.


3.8 Frequency band.



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3.9 Accuracy.

3.10 Limitations.

3.11 Errors.

3.12 Test of DME receiver.

4. NDB


4.2 Bearings, QDM, QDR

4.3 Position of aircraft in relation to bearing.

4.4 Components of ADF receiver.

4.5 Differences between ADF & VOR.

4.6 Fixed card and rotable card type indicators.


4.8 Limitations.

4.9 Errors.

4.10 Accuracy.

4.11 Frequency band.

5. ILS

5.1 Ground facilities involved.

5.2 ILS identification.

5.3 ILS and VOR differences.

5.4 Sources of azimuth information's and utilization.

5.5 Sources of range information's and utilization.

5.6 Sources of height information and utilization.

5.7 Runway environment indicating systems.

5.8 Back course and front course approaches.

5.9 Approaches with one or more ILS components unserviceable.

5.10 Limitations.

5.11 Errors.

5.12 Accuracy.

5.13 Frequency bands.


6. RADAR

6.1 Concept of RADAR.

6.2 Principle of operation of RADAR.

6.3 Types of RADAR.

6.4 Uses of RADAR in navigation.

6.5 Uses of RADAR in approaches.

6.6 Frequency band.

6.7 Limitations.

6.8 Accuracy.



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7. INS, GPS

8.1 Fundamental principle of operation

8.2 Uses in air navigation.

8.3 Uses in approaches.

8.4 Sources of information.



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ATTACHMENT 10




SYLLABUS FOR ATPL EXAMINATION

The examination requirement for Airline Transport Pilot License is that an applicant has to be the holder

of an Airline Transport Pilot License with Multi-engine Rating issued by a contracting State, and has a

certificate of successful completion of an ALTP ground course from a school approved by DGCA,

Nepal or candidate should have completed the ATPL theoretical knowledge from CAAN approved/

validated approved training organization (ATO).

The minimum pass mark is 70% and the duration of the examination is 2:00 hours.

There will be no minus system for the wrong answer selected by the examinee.

All questions will be of multiple choices.

A candidate who fails the examination may not be re-examined until one month has elapsed since he

was examined and a recommendation be submitted that he has undergone remedial instructions as

required.

A candidate detected using dishonest method during the examination will be declared unsuccessful for

that particular examination.

Airline Transport Pilot License

The applicant will be examined on the following subjects:

A) Aerodynamics.

B) Aircraft general knowledge.

C) Meteorology.

D) Navigation.

E) Operational procedures.

F) Flight performance and planning.

G) Human factors.

H) Nepalese Civil Aviation Regulation, Civil Aviation Act, Airworthiness Requirements, Flight

Operation Requirements (FOR) and Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR).

A) AERODYNAMICS

I) Aeroplane:

1. Use and effects of flaps in various stages of flight.

2. Types and control surfaces associated with aircraft stability.

3. Different forces acting on airplane, and its equilibrium.

4. Functions and procedures of operation of primary and secondary control surfaces.



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5. Load factors.

6. Effects of position of center of gravity.

7. Stall, causes and procedures of recovery.

8. VMC and relevant factors.

B) AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

1. General description of appropriate aircraft.

2. Characteristics and limitations of electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, pneumatic and fuel

system of appropriate aircraft.

3. Principles of operation, handling procedures and operating limitations of power plants

(power plant includes engine, propeller, oil system).

4. Operating procedures and limitations of appropriate airplane.

5. Compasses, gyroscopic instruments, pitot-static instruments, their functions, errors and

operational limitations.

6. Practices and procedures in the event of malfunction of various flight instruments.

C) METEOROLOGY.

1. Causes, recognition and effects of icing on aircraft.

2. Causes, identification of frontal zone, and expected weather at the front.

3. Identification and avoidance of hazardous weather.

4. Different types of clouds, their formation and effect on aircraft flying.

5. Procedures to be followed when encountered embedded thunderstorm.

D) NAVIGATION.

1. Identification, reliability and accuracy of radio navigation aids.

2. Determining the entry procedures in holding pattern.

3. Use, interpretation of the charts (SID, approach, enroute).

4. Determining the position, time to the station using the available radio navigation aid(s).

5. Use of different radio navigation aids.

E) OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES.

1. Interpretation and use of aeronautical publication (AIPs, NOTAMs etc).

2. Precautionary and emergency procedures, safety practices associated with IFR flights.

3. Operational procedures for carriage of freight and dangerous goods.

4. Precautionary and safety measures to be taken during embarkation and disembarkation from

aircraft.

5. Requirement and practices for safety briefing to the passengers.

F) FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING.

1. Calculation of mass (weight) and balance.

2. Preparation and filing of ATS flight plan.



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3. Air Traffic Services procedures to be followed in controlled and uncontrolled

airspaces/aerodromes.

4. Altimeter setting procedures.

5. Communication failure procedure, for VFR and IFR flights.

G) HUMAN FACTORS.

1. Causes, identification and rectification of spatial disorientation.

2. Use of supplemental oxygen on high altitude flights.

3. Causes, identification and corrective measures for hypoxia, hyperventilation.

4. Disorientation caused due to runway configuration (upslope and downslope runways,

narrower and wider runways) and corrective steps.

5. Effects of change of atmospheric pressure on human body.

6. Vision in night flying.

7. Effects of alcohol, smoking etc.

H) Nepalese Civil Aviation Regulation, Civil Aviation Act, Airworthiness Requirements, Flight

Operation Requirements (FOR) and Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR).

1. Civil Aviation Act, 2015.

As published by HMG/Nepal.

1. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act 2053

3. Nepalese Civil Airworthiness Requirements (NCAR).

As published by CAAN.

4. Flight Operation Requirements (FOR).


5. Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR)




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ATTACHMENT 11



SINAMANGAL, KATHMANDU

SYLLABUS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER EXAMINATION

1. Air Law

1.1 rules and regulations relevant to the holder of a flight operations officer license,


1.2 principles of operation of aeroplane power plants, systems and instruments;

1.3 operating limitations of aeroplanes and powerplants;

1.4 minimum equipment list;

2. Flight Performance Calculation and Planning Procedures

2 1 effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft performance and flight characteristics; mass and balance calculations;

2.2 operational flight planning; fuel consumption and endurance calculations. alternate airport selection procedures; en-route cruise control; extended range operation;

2.3 preparation and filing of air traffic services flight plans; 2.4 basic principles of computer-assisted planning systems.

3. Meteorology

3.1 aeronautical meteorology; the movement of pressure systems; the structure of fronts,

and the origin and characteristics of significant weather phenomena which affect take-off, en-route and landing conditions;

3.2 interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and

forecasts, codes and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information;

4. Navigation

4.1 principles of air navigation with particular reference to instrument flight.

5. Operational Procedures

1.1 use of aeronautical documentation;

1.2 operational procedures for the carriage of freight and dangerous goods;

1.3 procedures relating to aircraft accidents and incidents; emergency flight procedures;

1.4 procedures relating to unlawful interference and sabotage of aircraft;



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6. Principles of Flight

6.1 principles of flight relating to the appropriate category of aircraft; and

7. Radio Communication

7.1 procedures for communicating with aircraft and relevant ground stations.

8. Skill

The applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to

8.1 make an accurate and operationally acceptable weather analysis from a series

of daily weather maps and weather reports; provide an operationally valid

briefing on weather conditions prevailing in the general neighborhood of a

specific air route; forecast weather trends pertinent to air transportation with

particular reference to destination and alternates;

8.2 determine the optimum flight path for a given segment, and create accurate

manual and/or computer generated flight plans; and

8.3 provide operating supervision and all other assistance to a flight in actual or

simulated adverse weather conditions, as appropriate to the duties of the holder

of a Flight Operations Officer license.

9. Safe transportation of Dangerous Goods by air and emergency procedures;

10. ATC and airport operations



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ATTACHMENT 12




SYLLABUS FOR BASIC FLIGHT ENGINEER LICENSE EXAMINAION

1) Aerodynamic & Design

1.1. Pressure, density and temperature of atmosphere

1.2. Aerofoils, lift and drag

1.3. Longitudinal, direction and lateral stability

1.4. Function of ailerons, elevator, rudder, flaps and spoilers

1.5. Weight & balance, center of gravity and loading

1.6. Various condition of flight and forces acting on it

2) Aircraft Structure and Landing gear

2.1. Types of fuselage condition

2.2. Loads and stresses on wings and fuselage

2.3. Flying control systems

2.4. Types of landing gears and brake mechanism

3) Aircraft Systems

3.1. Basic lubrication of aircraft

3.2. Hydraulic System: Principles, functions, functional test, leak testing and visual

inspection

3.3. Pneumatic System: Principles, compressor & regulators, function, visual inspection

3.4. Ice Protection System: Ice detection and removal methods

3.5. Fire Protection Systems: fire detection and extinguishing in aircraft

4) Engines

4.1. Types of engines

4.2. Gas Turbine Engines: compressor, turbine

4.3. Engine oil System

4.4. Fuel System

5) Aircraft Performance

5.1. Factors affecting aircraft performance

5.2. Use of Various performance chart

5.3. Limitations of aircraft operations



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6) Aircraft Instruments

6.1. Basic flight instruments, principle of operation and practical uses

6.2. Basic navigation instruments, principle of operation and practical uses

6.3. Basic engine instruments, principle of operation and practical uses

6.4. Autopilot check

7) Aircraft Electrical System

7.1. Aircraft batteries: Testing of lead-acid batteries and Nickel-cadmium batteries

7.2. D.C. Power Supply: Aircraft generators and power testing

7.3. A.C. Power Supply: Aircraft alternators and power testing

8) Operational Procedures

8.1. Minimum flight altitudes

8.2. Requirement for alternate aerodrome

8.3. Oxygen requirements

8.4. Duties and responsibility of flight engineer

8.5. Fitness of flight crew members

9) Emergency procedures

9.1. Reporting of incidents and accidents

9.2. Engine failure

9.3. Failure in electrical systems

9.4. Instrument failure



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ATTACHMENT 13




SYLLABUS FOR ORAL EXAMINATION OF INSTRUCTOR PILOT

1. Civil Aviation Act, 2015 BS

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act 2053 BS

2. Civil Aviation Regulations 2058 BS (2002 AD)

3. Nepalese Civil Airworthiness Regulations (NCAR2009)

- Chapters E1, E4, E6, C9

4. Flight Operations Requirements (FOR)

- Chapter 1,2,4,6 and 10 (Helicopter)

- Chapter 3,4,9,1,5 (Aeroplane)

5. Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR)

6. AOCR

7. DGHR

8. AIP Nepal

9. ICAO annexes and documents

10. Relevant operators manual (OM)



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ATTACHMENT 14

Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) Authorization Application Form

Applicant Name:

Address:

Mobile/ Tel. No.:

Date and place of birth:

Nationality:

Application:

License type and no.:

English language proficiency level (minimum level 4):

Minimum flight hours in multi pilot:

Ground Training/check flight and relevant type training from ATO, name, date and hours:

Instructor course completed date and ATO:

Three route sector completed as an observer on flight deck on applicable type (within 12 months):

Proficiency check on flight simulator (within 12 months):

At least two LOFT based simulator by qualified instructor (within 12 months):

Should not have tested alcohol positive during pre/post flight medical check (within 10 yrs):

Should not have been held blameworthy for an aircraft accident or incident in previous 5 yrs:

Should have undergone a medical assessment by AME:

- Physical ability

- Visual and color perception

- Hearing

I hereby declare that the information given in this form is true and correct.

Applicant Signature:

Office stamp:



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ATTACHMENT 15

ORAL EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR AIR RULES AND REGULATION (AIP)

1. CAR 2002

2. AIP Nepal

3. Applicable ICAO Annexes and documents

4. Applicable CAAN requirements (AOCR, FOR, PELR, NCAR, DGHR etc.) and documents

5. PBN requirements and guidelines

6. SMS/SSP

7. Relevant operators manual (OM)



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ATTACHMENT 16

SYLLABUS FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS OFFICER ORAL EXAMINATION

i. Civil Aviation Act, 2015 BS

ii. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Act 2053 BS

iii. Civil Aviation Regulations 2058 BS (2002 AD)

iv. Nepalese Civil Airworthiness Regulations (NCAR2009)

v. Chapters E1, E4, E6, C9

vi. Flight Operations Requirements (FOR)

vii. Chapter 1,2,4,6 and 10 (Helicopter)

viii. Chapter 3,4,9,1,5 (Aeroplane)

ix. Personnel Licensing Requirements (PELR)

x. AOCR

xi. DGHR

xii. AIP Nepal

xiii. ICAO annexes and documents

xiv. Relevant operators manual (OM)



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Appendix 1 PERFORMANCE BASED ASSESSMENT (to be included as part of an air operator’s Operations Manual Part D – Training)

Section AA Name of candidate: Name of Assessor:

PHASE OF FLIGHT

ASSESSMENT MATRIX Preflight Taxi/Pre take-off

Takeoff/ Departure

Climb Cruise Descent Approach Land/Taxi

Simulated abnormal situation handling

Post-Flight

KNOWLEDGE

FLIGHT PLANNING

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

MANUAL AIRCRAFT CONTROL

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT AND AUTOMATION

COMMUNICATIONS

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK

WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

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Section BB OBSERVATIONS AND RECCOMMENDATIONS

1

OBSERVATIONS FROM ASSESSOR:

2

AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT:

3

RECCOMMENDATIONS FROM ASSESSOR:

4 Signature of Assessor and date: Signature of candidate:

Section CC Guidelines for scoring in Section AA

RATINGS DESCRIPTION

1 - Proficient Performance consistently exceeds performance standards and expectations in all areas. Pilot is recognized as making outstanding performance.

2 – Normal Progression Performance consistently and fully meets performance standards and expectations. Pilot is recognized as a skilled performer.

3 – Additional Training Required

Performance meets same but not all performance standards and expectations. Some improvement required to meet minimum performance standards and expectations in all areas.

4 - Unsatisfactory Performance consistently fails to meet performance standards and expectations. Performance improvement plan required.



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APPENDIX 2

ZERO FLIGHT TIME TRAINING (ZFTT)

Approval for Zero Flight Time Training

1. Applicability.

This chapter is applicable to all Approved Training Organizations (ATO) and Air Operator

Certificate (AOC) holders seeking approval for their ZFTT course for the endorsement of an aircraft

type rating by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).

2. Terminology

All references to Type Rating Instructor (TRI) shall be understood to include Instructor Pilot (IP) and

a Type Rating Examiner (TRE) shall also include a Designated Check Pilot (DCP), under current

Nepalese definitions.

3. Introduction.

Pursuant to paragraph 2.22 of PELR, any course of type training or instruction must be approved by

the CAAN. This directive contains information about the design, content and standards of a ZFTT

course acceptable to CAAN.

ZFTT refers to the training given on an aircraft type rating course that is carried out entirely in a

simulator. This method of training is not available for every pilot; the entry requirements are

contained in paragraph 4.2 (IV) below, and it is the training organization's responsibility to ensure

that only qualified pilots commence undergoing the training.

4. NECESSARY ELEMENTS FOR ZFTT,

4.1 There are three essential and interacting elements to consider for the successful

implementation of ZFTT. These are the:

(a) Fidelity of the FSTD,

(b) Competency of the instructors and examiners conducting the ZFTT,

(c) Entry requirements of the trainees for the course.

4.2 In order to be eligible to conduct ZFTT, the Approved Training Organization (ATO)

concerned will need to comply with the following requirements:



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(I) Organizational Requirements:

(a) The ATO must have a specific arrangement with the AOC holder approved by the CAAN. It

must include the obligation of the AOC holder to complete the initial line flying for all ZFTT

trainees.

(b) The AOC holder and ATO must have held their respective approvals for the specific aircraft

type for at least one year. This is to ensure that the organizations have sufficient operating

and training experience in the aircraft type before they can apply for ZFTT approval. Should

the AOC holder not have held approvals with the particular aircraft type for one year, any

trainee using ZFTT to gain a type rating will be required to undertake base flying as specified

under section (V) (b) below.

(c) The FFS must be qualified to Type VII based on ICAO Document 9625, 3rd Edition. FFS

qualified to Level D under the earlier system should be upgraded to Type VII before 2020 if

intended to be used for ZFTT. During the transition phase, FFS Level D or better may be

used for ZFTT if approved.

(d) The type rating will be restricted to that particular AOC holder until line flying under

supervision has been accomplished.

(II) Training Programme Requirements

(a) An AOC holder wishing to use ZFTT must have included the program in their Operations

Manual-Part D and gained CAAN approval.

(b) The ZFTT programme must not be less than the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s

recommended ZFTT programme for the aircraft type. CAAN may require additional sessions

or training exercises to be included as necessary to meet ICAO requirements and training

standards approved by CAAN.

(c) A specific simulator session must be conducted in place of actual aircraft training. This

training-to-proficiency session must be conducted by a TRI/IP to include a minimum of 6

satisfactory take-offs and landings in varying wind, turbulence and visual conditions. The

instructor must sit at one of the pilot's seat to get direct feedback of the trainee's handling

performance so as to facilitate tutoring and coaching.

(d) The first sector of the initial line flying must be conducted within 21 days of the specific

simulator exam session.

(III) Instructor and Examiner Requirements

(a) The TRI/IP or TRE/DCP conducting ZFTT must have held the appointment for at least a

year.

(b) The specific simulator session must be conducted by a TRI of the applicable aircraft type.

The instructor must assess the trainee to be competent and to recommend them for the

Aircraft Rating Test.



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(c) AII the items in the Aircraft Rating Test must be conducted by a TRE/DCP of the applicable

aircraft type in an approved FFS.

(IV) Trainee Requirements

The ATO must ensure the trainees meet the following prerequisites before embarking on the ZFTT

course:

(a) The pilot must have at least 500 hours flying experience in multi-crew turbine powered

aircraft of at least 10 tonnes MTOW, or with greater than 19 passenger seats.

This experience must have been obtained within the previous 5 years. Should the trainee not

have this level of experience, they will automatically be required to undertake the base

training described in (V) (b) below, on completion of their ZFTT.

(b) The ATO must conduct a competency check to ensure the pilot is a suitable candidate for

ZFTT.

(V) Base check Requirements

Pilots who are granted a type rating based on ZFTT shall be considered under two categories:

(a) Those who already hold a type rating for an aircraft of a similar weight and performance

class

(b) Those who are applying for a type rating on an aircraft of a greater weight or performance

class, or who do not have the minimum experience required under section (IV) (a) above.

Those pilots in category (a) shall have their type rating approved by CAAN and be given any base

training required by their company training manager before commencing supervised operating

experience flying.

Those pilots in category (b) shall be required to undertake base flying training with an approved

TRI/IP on type before their type rating is approved by CAAN. Such training must commence within

21 days of their successful flight simulator exam during their ZFTT course and shall include at least

5 take-offs and landings to a full stop, and any other training scenarios deemed necessary by CAAN

considering the previous experience of the applicant. Such training shall be undertaken on the

aircraft type and be not less than one hour in duration, at an airport suitable for the aircraft type.

Upon successful completion of the base training, an examination report form shall be lodged with

CAAN for consideration of approval of the type rating.

All supervised base flying must be done with a CAAN approved TRI/IP.



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APPENDIX 3

LIST OF AIRCRAFT TYPES FOR LICENSE ENDORSEMENT

Personnel Licensing Requirements

Appendix:

S. No. Type Certificate Holder

Aircraft model / Name Type Rating / License Endorsement

Remarks

1 Airbus

A318 series A319 series A320 series A321 series

A320

A330 series A350 series

A330/350

2 Airbus Helicopters

AS 350 (B, D, B1, B2, BA, BB) – Ecureuil

AS 350 / EC130 SE

Turbine Helicopter

AS 350 B3) – Ecureuil

AS 350 B3 Arriel 2B1) – Ecureuil AS 350 B3e) – Ecureuil

EC 130 B4 – Ecureuil EC 130 T2 – Ecureuil

3 ATR

ATR 42 (not PEC equipped)- -42-200 /-300 / -320

ATR42/72

ATR 42 (PEC Equipped)- -42-400 / -500

ATR 72 (not PEC equipped)- -72-101 / -102 / -201 / -202 / -211 / -212 ATR 72 (PEC equipped) -72-101 / -102 / -201 / -202 (with mod 4371) - 72 -211 / -212 (with mod 3973 or 4371)

ATR 42 (glass cockpit or 42-600) - ATR - 42-500 (with mod 5948 ATR 72 (glass cockpit or 72-600) -72-212A (with mod 5948)

4 Beechcraft (Textron Aviation Inc.)

1900 1900C 1900D

BE - 1900



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Personnel Licensing Requirements Appendix:

S. No. Type Certificate Holder

Aircraft model / Name Type Rating / License Endorsement

Remarks

5 Bell Helicopters

Bell 206 A Bell 206 B Bell 206 B 2 Bell 206 B 3

Bell 206 SE

Turbine Helicopter Bell 206 L

Bell 206 L-1 Bell 206 L-3 Bell 206 L-4

Bell 407

Bell 407 Bell 407GX

Bell 407GXi

Bell 505 Bell 505

6 Boeing

757-200 Series 757-200PF Series 757-200CB Series 757-300 Series

B-757, B-767 767-200 Series 767-300 Series 767-300F Series 767-400ER Series 767-2C Series

7 Bombardier

CL-600-2B19 CL 65 Regional Jet Series CRJ -100 -200 -440 -Challenger 850

CL-65

CL-600-2C10 -700 -701 -702 -Challenger 870 CL-600-2D15 -705 CL-600-2D24 -900 -Challenger 890

CL-600-2E25 -1000

DHC-8-100 Series DHC-8-200 Series DHC-8-300 Series DHC-8-400 Series

DHC-8



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Personnel Licensing Requirements Appendix:

S. No. Type Certificate Holder Aircraft model / Name Type Rating / License Endorsement

Remarks

8 Cessna 206 207 208

Cessna SET

9 Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH (RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH)

Dornier 228: 228-100 228-200 228-101 228-201 228-202 228-212

DO-228

Dornier 228: 228-212 NG

10 British Aerospace Corporation

Jetstream 4100 Jetstream 41

(BA-4100)

11 Harbin Hafei Aviation Industry Co., Ltd.

Y12E Y12E

12 Leteckee (Aircraft Industries, a.s.)

L-420, L 410 UVP-E20 L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO L410 NG

Let-L-410 (L-420)

13 Ministry of Aviation Industry of Russia

MIL Mi-8 MIL Mi 17 MIL Mi 171 MIL Mi 172

Mi-8 ME

Turbine- Helicopter

14 Robinson

R 44 R 44 Raven R 44 Raven II

R-44 SE Piston

Helicopter

R 66 R-66 SE

Turbine Helicopter

15 Viking Air limited

DHC-6 (Twin Otter) Series 400

DHC-6




16 XI'AN Aviation Inc. MA-60 series MA-60


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